Violence attacks humanity because violence knows nothing better. This is the sad story of a humanity gone mad with hatred, intolerance and indifference. Like darkness, violence cannot prevail against the light of love, empathy and compassion. We need to trust the Divine for inspiration to act and to meet such violent times with truth and resolve. Denial of our hurts and pains can only escalate more grief and suffering. Attack thoughts merely add fuel to the fires of hate and suspicion. Love and prayer can cause miracles of healing to flourish again. Our hearts and prayers go out to all those families directly suffering from acts of violence, and to our hurting humanity. "Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me," as that familiar tune echoes. Yet, good people must be vigilant to mindfully prepare and take action to confront and to face the senseless evils that terror unleashes in our fragile times. Let our light shine to purge the egotistic darkness. Let truth and justice prevail.