Like so many of you, dear readers, I have been deeply saddened by the suffering in Ukraine, a suffering that extends far beyond its borders in an ever-widening circle. Yet, I stubbornly insist upon believing in hope. With so many people caring and helping in any way they can — there is always hope.
In honor of this tragic situation, I offer “Meditation XVII” by John Donne (1572 – 1631):
No man is an island, Entire of itself; Every man is a piece of the continent, A part of the main; If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, As well as if a promontory were, As well as if a manor of thy friend's, Or of thine own were; Any man's death diminishes me, Because I am involved in mankind; And therefore never send to know For whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee.
Contemplation Garden 
Amen. Bless and keep Ukraine safe at this time of great difficulty. K
On Wed, Mar 9, 2022, 3:04 PM Contemplation Garden wrote:
> Contemplation Garden posted: ” Like so many of you, dear readers, I have > been deeply saddened by the suffering in Ukraine, a suffering that extends > far beyond its borders in an ever-widening circle. Yet, I stubbornly insist > upon believing in hope. With so many people caring and ” >
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