Hello again. Sorry no new photos this time. Just a quick note before my day of client sessions begins. It's amazing to me that I can have such meaningful connections with people who do not speak the same language! I have met and worked with a large number of women who feel like long lost sister/friends, who share similar stories and have similar hopes and passions. The clients here are eager to embrace new ways to view and transform their lives. It is a stark contrast to many (though certainly not all) in the US who stubbornly hold to being 'right,' bitter, angry or entitled.
Watching the news of Eygpt from a country outside of US is illuminating. Long video feeds which do not seem so glossed over or sensationalized. In the first days, I marveled at the peace the demonstrators were able to maintain, regulating themselves when anyone became aggressive. Saw one clip where the crowd was moving rapidly towards the few soldiers standing with guns ready. It was apparent that the soldiers were outnumbered and very nervous, which could lead to shots any minute. The next moment, citizens from the crowd stepped out front and pushed back the advancing crowd, away from the soldiers, chanting "We and the army are one." Everyone calmed down and any violence was averted. Remarkable and inspiring. At this point, it is very sad to watch things turn ugly with the introduction of those who are focused on opposition and violence. I hope that there will some resolution soon, as most of the original demonstrators looked to me to be regular citizens seeking a democratic process to restore their country, not crazy radicals with a fanatic cause.
Stay warm and hold a vision of peace.
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