Empathic Writing Journey

The definition of terror is "extreme fear."The opposite of which is "extreme love."Fear clenches. Restricts. Chokes. Like a hyperventilating man who needs oxygen, but will not get it with short, shallow breaths.Despite his body's urge to go completely ballistic and flail in panic, exerting energy and burning the last bits of oxygen in his system, he must instead: Calm himself. Slow his breath. Deepen his inhale. And we must do the same.We can choose to opt-of of bandwagons racing toward Fearville. Just don't jump on. Let 'em ride past you. Hysteria is movement, but not necessarily wise movement. So remain calm and centered, knowing that your grounded state-of-mind is the greatest contribution you can make in a time of heightened pain and unrest.Greet the knee-jerk rage that wants to kick and punch and react.Say "Hello" to the rage, and then tell it to stand down.A clear head + clear heart is needed. A mass shooting of love is needed.How does that happen? What does that look like? It looks lik