My husband is Ecuadorian and we just went to Ecuador in March and my in-laws were saying that they have a lot of people from Venezuela in Ecuador, I wanted to eat traditional Ecuadorian food and they said not to bother you might not find it around the neighborhood . It’s a shame what is happening in their country. At one point I saw a family trying to sell their Venezuelan money. I don’t know why but they were desperate for money.
I'd like to propose that anyone who is interested join us in a silent minute meditation each night at 9 pm local time for the people at the border. I'm going to start tonight.
I may also set up another one of our online Healing Prayer events just devoted to the border crisis. In our online healing events, I always begin with your own personal healing, then we move on to sending healing to others. If you are interested let me know.
But in the meantime, join us in a silent minute of prayer directed to those at the border at 9 pm local each night. I am on eastern time, so that's when I will be doing it in case you want to join me at the exact same time.
The collapse of Venezuela is both heartbreaking and a cautionary tale that the seemingly impossible can happen anywhere. Venezuela had the largest middle class in Latin America, yet extreme poverty was permitted. Eventually I demagogue seized on the desperation of the poor to ascend to power, and pave the way for what we have now. I'm hispanic (not Venezuelan) and have always loved how the country's people were always so fun, cool, hip, irreverent. I am so sad for what's happened there, and also aware that it could happen here as well.
Jeanne, count me in for the 9:00 silent meditations.
@yogagirl: concerning your feeling that a whistleblower would come forward, I just saw part of an interview of a former female border control agent. I'm wondering if it's the same person you read about on Facebook. She stated that the racism, misogyny, and xenophobia have been going on for a while, long before Mango got into office. She just never felt free to speak about it, because of being threatened. She said it's become significantly worse since 2016. She believes that the abuse is as high as 80%. She believes it's a good sign that it's no longer hidden from view.
@deetoo that sounds exactly like the women I saw interviewed. She diffently refered to the "culture" , being taught at the training center. I believe we need more people like her to come forward.
Jeanne I actually started lighting my white candles and saying a silent meditation at 9:00 last nite! I will continue every night. Good Idea.
I am unfortuneatly not up to speed on the problems in South and Central America. It makes sense to me that that is a big part of the problem we have now with so many people seeking asylum. Thank you members for posting the information above, it is very educational and helps me to understand a lot of what is going on.
Now for the rant of the day! Just who in the name of god and all his sweet angels do Mike Pence and Lyndsey Graham think they are fooling?! The pictures of them are appalling! Looking at the VP makes me think of a big empty plastic vessel. Thank heaven they are taking a beating on social media. I don't watch the news on TV anymore so I don't know what kind of coverage any of this is getting. I know someone on twitter said the rally's for light last night got next t o no coverage. Could be why Moron sent tweetalee dumb and totally stupid to visit the camps? Ya think!? There was quite a nice crowd at our local events and the one in NYC was huge. On a positive note (?) I read where a group of protesters were able to sway the MArriot hotel chain to refuse temporary housing to ICE. I'm no astrologer but I have read enough about eclipes and retogrades to have a feeling this is a very explosive time. All I can think is if the admin thinks this is going to end well for them they are sadly mistaken.
One other thing I read that makes me feel a little better. Do not believe the polls. There are ways to fix or sway polls, so we really don't know who thinks what. I just try to rely on my moral compass and believe that the majority of my fellow man will do the same.
@yogagirl, I happened to see some footage of P**ce at the camp, with the caged men in the background. His body language was interesting -- looked somewhat uncomfortable, then came the vacant eyes -- he then crossed his arms across his chest, then brought them down -- like he didn't know what to do with his body. I saw this mind bubble over his head that said: "just get me out of here."
I like your white candle idea. I'll do that when I meditate tonight.
Jeanne, I will join you in meditation and prayer tonight. This touches my heart and I will be glad to join in a healing meditation online whenever you schedule it.
@deetoo Pence also said it is the Democrats fault... I like how they try to spin it.
@jessi1978, I had heard that from him and others. Some also denied the abuse, or at most stated that it was exaggerated. They have no shame.
Jeanne, Bluebelle, Lynn and all,
I will join you tonight and very night and would also join in a group vigil at any time.
Bless and save these children and families seeking refuge at the borders ?