Thoughts on Memorial Day

I have recently read the following in reference to Memorial Day:

“Even if you don’t agree with the idea of war, or the reasons America goes to war, or, the policies of a particular president who was the Commander in Chief during a specific war, it doesn’t matter. People have defended the people and interests of America for over 200 years, and your right to disagree with the reasons for war should be separate from your opinion of the troops themselves.”  We can honor Memorial Day.

I will keep this thought in mindful respect
this weekend along with 2 quotes that feel apropos.

“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that
we belong to each other.”
Mother Theresa

“If you want peace, you don’t talk to your friends.
You talk to your enemies.”
Desmond Tutu

Enjoy your day with the people and things you love,
Judith Wendell + Sacred Currents