Tomorrow I leave for Israel.
Post elections. It should be interesting. That is one thing about Israel I can say for sure. It is never not interesting.
Today my sister sent me an article by David Grossman. He is so articulate, intelligent, and sensitive. What struck me in particular, is that these are the same conclusions I have come to over the last few years, especially since our last election.
I paraphrase:
"There are moments in the life of a nation, or an individual, where one asks oneself - "how is this possible?" "How did this happen?" It is the same sense of horror and awe we have when there is a tsunami, or flood, or earthquake. Acts of nature. Possibly there are explanations, but at this moment we have none and we have to confront the reality of what has happened and come to terms with it. We cannot control these things, what we can do is decide on our own course of action.
Every day one must ensure that one does not succumb to racism, power, narrow mindedness, exploitation and one must continue to believe, maybe with the innocence of a child, that there is hope for peace, and equality, and justice between nations. If my government or elected officials do not believe in, or practise these principles, I will continue to do so, and I shall practise them in my own small way."
(with apologies to David Grossman whose article I have translated and summarised)
So it is with these thoughts and practises and a sense of excitement at seeing family and friends that I leave.
