peace, pluralism and social justice

in a few minutes i leave for a trip to israel, that contested holy desert that seems to always be storming. but the focus of my sister, shaynas (one of my favorite people in the word), and my trip is focused on solutions, on seeking out peace in a land with a history of endless conflict
i am eagar to take principles from aikido, of connection, belnding, enetering and being present to this place and her its stories, see its sights, and hopefully gain a better understanding of the people who are so often decried on the news
so keep me in your thoughts in the coming weeks!