Words of war and peace
All souls seek peace
This is (unfortunately) the fourteenth in a series of inspired articles which were channelled in the days following the attack by Hamas on Israel in October and the response by the IDF in the weeks that followed.
I have set up this publication just for the purpose of sharing this perspective. I make no claims as to its Source and I refrain from editing it, over and above making it readable.
I, like the majority of the world, am reliant on news stories for information. In that sense the starting point for this inspiration is what I read and see around me, and that will inevitably shape at least part of the response.
Equally, any reader will be influenced by their life experience and personal beliefs, and that is how it should be. I believe that by sharing our perspectives, hopes, fears, and dreams we will come to know each other better and our humanity will shine through. Surely, this is the road to peace?
‘I understand, I understand, words have become another form of weapon, one designed to mobilise supporters in distant lands while apparently absolving those who utter them of all responsibility.
‘This is a form of toxic denial because no human being can remove themselves from their humanity either in life or in Spirit, to think of such a thing is absurd. It is similar to a cell in a body becoming cancerous and denying it is having an effect on the whole body.
‘Humanity is one organism, so to inflict cruelty in one area is to affect the whole. As you read the news this morning, you were impacted, saddened, almost defeated as you felt language itself had become weaponised.
‘Not just information and misinformation, but words like ‘evacuate’ and ‘relocate’ packed a punch as they depicted inhumanity at its peak.
‘To those caring for the sick or too ill to leave their beds, these words were the continuation of torture and announcing the spectre of their death. Weaselly words that may feel like a justification to their speaker but justify nothing to their soul, they just inch them that bit further into the shadows of deceit. Shadows that may hide them from the harsh light of scrutiny at the moment of utterance, but which even they disbelieve in their heart of hearts.
‘Mankind never quite understands that when they harm others they harm themselves, be that with weapons, words, or indifference. As much as it is understood that a weapon can be used to protect or kill the same person, so words can carry light or darkness.
‘Those that are borne of light shimmer beyond the out-breath and then travel on the Light streams of intention. Those that are born in darkness retain that darkness and remain close to the source.
‘It is the Light of Spirit that animates the thoughts of humanity, and there are highways of colour along which the different vibrations of intention congregate.
‘Even here the language of Light is failing me, for how can I describe the beautiful matrix of thought and word that mankind creates, when I know you cannot see it?
‘Perhaps if I use your road network as an example, it would help a little. Imagine then if you will, the higher intentions, those in line with the Plan of Creation, such as unity, peace, Love, harmony and healing as your motorways. Add your words and thoughts to these highways, and they lift beyond yourself to all those travelling along those highways, as well as your intended recipients.
‘Then imagine your smaller roads, uneven tracks and cul-de-sacs and imagine anger, judgement, hatred, fear, denial as broken down vehicles, never getting very far and receiving roadside assistance only from those also stumbling along.
‘I am not sure how much examination that metaphor can withstand, but you get my drift, I hope.
‘I see it has already had an effect because you wonder how anything changes if that means the dark intentions are never penetrated by the light? If the dark swords of denial are never combatted by the light swords of compassion?
‘Well, thankfully that is never the case because the Light never goes out and always falls. It takes one candle to light a room, and one lit cell to heal a body.
‘A statement that sounds fantastical, I grant you, but any weapon of war is equally a weapon of peace and all souls, even those in uniform, seek peace, they just define it differently. May the peace of the Ancients be with you now and evermore.’
© ZD Finn 2023
The full set of articles by ZD Finn on ‘Above the Clamour’ are now available as a free download on zdfinn.com.
These inspirations will eventually form part of ‘The Library of Lives,’ a series of inspired journals published by ZD Finn.
More information can be found on zdfinn.com and some of the terms and my use of capitals are explained in the Lexicon created by @zdfinn on Medium.
Finn runs a healing and meditation practice in London, and offers mentoring to those seeking to strengthen their own soul connection.
