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My heart grew five sizes today when I watched the Instagram of the Buddhist Monks, accompanied by their faithful dog Aloka, marching for peace.
Their trek will take them from Texas to Washington, DC, 2,300 miles.
I had seen glimpses of the march but didn’t know its extent—until today. What a commitment, 2,300 miles!
And Aloka, their dog, is marching right along with them.
Aloka was once a street dog in India until one day he joined a 100-mile march with a group of monks, now, he is the most loved and notable dog in America and is tenderly monitored on the trek by Veterinarians.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/882075867650100 Aloka
I am so tempted to say, “Meanwhile, back home…” but I’m not going there. The commitment of those monks shows how much we need someone to show us the way, and it shows, too, that love can be contagious, just as hate can. Look at all the people who are supporting their walk. Look at the kind hearts of the bystanders. Look at the ones who are giving gifts and make sure Aloka gets proper rest.
This march comes at a perfect time when it seems that a malaise has settled over us—maybe it’s just me—when you feel you aren’t making a difference, you worry, and you are waiting for positive change, it pops up once, then quickly gets overshadowed by some dire act that pushes us back down.
And we are allowing it to happen.
There is a saying in India that when time grows dark and dire, I will send a comforter…I have been looking for one. Today I found one—loving hearts, peacefully walking with intention and purpose, accompanied by Aloka—the name means enlightened—their faithful dog.
Thank you.
Your generosity❤️❤️ compassion, love❤️determination and endurance sparks a fire in our souls. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
“When the power of love overcomes the love of power will we know peace.”—Jimi Hendrix
https://www.instagram.com/alokathepeacedog/reel/DTOK7ySlEEi/
P.S. Two monks were injured when a truck crashed into their support vehicle which in turn hit two monks. One lost a leg. Still, the rest of the troupe marches on.
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