23-43 Observations while away

Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from October 24th

I’ve just returned from the UK and oh, what a trip it was! There’s truly nothing like spending quality time with family. My sister and brother were incredible hosts. Every meal with my sister felt like I was dining at a posh 5-star restaurant; she has this knack for making everything so fancy. My brother, on the other hand, had a more homely touch to his dishes, but equally delightful.

You won’t believe the amount of walking I did. Probably a good thing, considering all the scrumptious meals I was indulging in. London was on my list, but I only made it there once – thanks to a train strike. But hey, that’s the UK for you, always full of surprises!

Aside from the culinary adventures, I caught up with a few cousins, took in a movie, watched a play, did some shopping (okay, maybe more than just some), and took out some well-deserved relaxation time.

All in all, it was a fantastic getaway, filled with family, fun, and food. My trip had a significant work element to it as well. My brother, the ever-diligent professor, graciously took out time from his schedule to edit my personal book. Not only that, he also went through the chapters for “Our Forgotten Children” book, which was immensely helpful.

With his invaluable input, I’m thrilled to share that my personal book is now set to release in just a few weeks! However, the journey for “Our Forgotten Children” has had its own set of challenges. Unfortunately, due to funding constraints, I’ve had to make the pragmatic decision to first release it as an eBook. Sometimes life throws curveballs and we need to adjust our strategy. So, an eBook it is, for starters. But, this is just the beginning. I’m gearing up for a campaign to launch the soft cover version as well as an audio edition.

It’s a testament to the fact that even when plans go awry, we find new ways, innovative routes to make our dreams come true. The story must be told, and it will be, one way or another!

While I was in the UK, amidst the joy and the familial bonding, the world outside was reeling. The violence between Israel and Gaza erupted, casting a shadow on the global landscape. The news was heart-wrenching, with images of destruction and the heartbreak of lost lives. Such senseless violence, with both sides trading blows, and the ones truly suffering were the innocent souls caught in the crossfire.

It’s a grim reminder that in these battles, there are no real victors. The aftermath is just more animosity, more pain, and an even deeper divide. It made me ponder, where has our compassion gone? Where is the love that binds humanity together? When did we forget the essence of understanding and healing, choosing instead to perpetuate hate?

These moments challenge our collective spirit. But they also serve as a stark reminder that it’s upon each one of us to rise above this hatred. We need to be the change, be the love, and embody the compassion this world so desperately needs. Because if not us, then who? If not now, then when? We must yearn for a world where love overpowers hate, where understanding douses the flames of animosity.

It’s a profound realization that every one of us has a choice, every single day, in what we nurture within ourselves and how we project it onto the world. We can either feed the flames of division, hatred, and misunderstanding, or we can nourish the values of compassion, kindness, and love. It’s not about picking a side, but rather choosing a perspective – a perspective that upholds the sanctity of life above all else.

Life is invaluable, and every life is a universe in its own right. We must strive to appreciate its worth, to cherish it, and to protect it. To rise above our prejudices, our misunderstandings, our differences, and to connect with the very essence of being human. To exercise common-sense in our judgments, to practice kindness even when it’s hard, and to love unconditionally, breaking the chains of hatred.

Our world needs healing, and it begins with each one of us making that conscious choice – to value life more, to be the beacon of hope, compassion, and unity. And in that choice, we find our true power, our purpose, and our path forward.

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