In the silence of this moment,
in the warmth of this gathered community,
We seek stillness—not a lifeless stillness,
but the stillness that precedes thoughtful action,
the stillness that allows our souls to breathe,
the stillness that brings strength and resolve.
As we pause for a moment of silence,
let us sense, together,
our shared strength and resolve.
How beautiful it is
to breathe together,
how needed it is.
May the stillness of this moment
bring healing to our spirits.
May the essence of this moment
bring the flowering of restorative justice.
And may we find the peace of true harmony
now and always. Amen!
©2025 Jim Magaw
