Affirmation for January 10, 2011: Violence

There is a great streak of violence in every human being.  If it is not channeled and understood, it will break out in war or in madness. - Sam PeckinpahThought of the day:Reflecting on the aftermath of the terrible shooting in Arizona this past weekend, the United States remains shocked at the outburst of violence which claimed the lives of 6 victims, leaving 20 people, including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, wounded and hospitalized.Violence is in all of us, whether in the form of a brief rush of anger, self-loathing, or malicious thoughts that become action and inevitably leads to tragedy. It is up to all of us to control our anger and tendencies toward violence, and force ourselves to step back and use an approach of understanding rather than an approach of self-righteousness. If we all took a moment to pause and analyze the negative emotions that broil within us, the world may become a safer place for everyone.Have a day of peace!TeamDS
 
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