Thus far, there have been over 400, nearing 500, mass shootings in 2023. Many of which happen less than a mile from a person's own home. (https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/24/politics/us-400-mass-shootings/index.html & https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2023/08/us/americans-living-near-mass-shootings-statistics-dg/).
A look at any world or country map for current fires will reveal a sea of red, and that not reflecting political affiliation. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildfires_in_2023)
With these two disturbing facts, as well as other troubling current events, like the continuation of Covid19 now regularizing itself as a competitor of the flu, one finds themselves not pondering if, as in in preparation, but rather when, actually taking steps both mentally and physically for such occurrences. Consume regular news content, whether a TV program, a commentary video, an article, or podcast, and find the detailed accounts of the aftermath of such horrific events. Although having been warned about the effects of climate change, none truly were or could prepare. The reality of a mass shooting occurring is more than plausible for any, with the after effects long reaching and unlimited.
With this, we come back to the great "WHEN". With no IF, no UNCERTAINTY of something like this occurring, then how and why do we continue thus? What is the purpose of life if this suffering exists nor is there a means to stop?
In upcoming film production for Cafe-Girl Thriving Artists, LLC, "One Day", one character asks another, "What is community?" The other character, pausing to reflect, responds with "Common Unity."
The answer lies within each of us to find and solidify that meaning, to find our thrive amidst the struggles and pain of the darkest facets of our humanity and the effects upon our planet therein. Once healed within, fully able to love, then outwardly the bond of common unity can commence. The joy of community, of working together for a greater good with altruism in place, is that which will empower the human race and mother earth to persevere and prevail.
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