8.9.25 - Day 6

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Did my blackboard drawing yesterday

I felt really miserable yesterday. But I must get over it. Well I don't must anything. The horrors in Gaza continue. I have never ever seen such a callous disregard for human life. What this tells me about Jewish people is that they are no different than anyone else. It does not matter that they have endured the most publicised persecution on the planet, they are no different. They are not at all God's Chosen peoples. If anything at all, they are the just mundane, pedestrian, if we have a chance we will take it genocidal maniacs. Like all other genocidal maniacs which came before them. They are also Europeans with no moral compass. They are no different. There is no point expecting differently from human beings. If the lack of imagination and psychopathy lies within you, then you will do what needs to be done. Are human beings just born good or bad? Unclear. But what is also clear is that there are tonnes of Jewish people who are equally appalled. All disgusted but what has come.

It's just unbelievable.

So, yes I am miserable. There are some spots, highlights, but by and large the world is a very dangerous place now. The stupids which got us into this mess are doubling down and the idiots who could get us out of this mess are focussing on the wrong thing.

The first week back has been actually quite disappointing regarding my own ability to get a hold of myself. I have been unable to run and do other things. I will go off line after this to do some journaling. BUT the week back to school has been great. Except for the behaviour of a single child. It is through no fault of their own, but it is having an impact on the children who are around them. If one more thing continues, I will have to start telling parents about it.

It will be very busy today. I have two very busy days. And three relatively alright days. Today will be all about literacy and numeracy and other days are more like Games and stuff. 

People come and go. Life happens. I really should do this and run. It makes me feel so much better. I also need to sand and repaint my blackboard. I'll ask the boys to help me. Maybe this weekend I can go walking in the Mournes.

The entire weekend was very wet because of the full moon. I hope it's a little better today. But yes, journaling. To think about the steps I need to take now.

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