I think that you are hitting on the theme of differences in traditional male/female traits...not necessarily only found in males or females...but how we categorize them. Female traits are about community, feelings, inclusion, making allowances for people's weaknesses. Males are more about individuality, control, dominance, and strength. Perhaps if we could tap into both of these patterns simultaneously we could create a healthier balance...in ourself and in our communities.
I think it is interesting that you note that we don't know what happened to the perpetrator...most wouldn't care...hoping that they would go away and rot...but you do think of the other...who is just as broken...damaged...and in need of healing. Perhaps this is where discipline should be used instead of punishment. Discipline is about teaching and showing a better path where punishment is just that, "you're bad" now rot.
I have found great compassion for the perpetrators of violence during this past year or so. I have come to realize that there has to be something very broken to allow that level of inhumanity. To be able to violate another human and not feel their worth or see their beauty is a terrible thing. I really feel as if we need to start a professional dialogue about serious perpetrator interventions and changing of societies' attitudes about violence, especially against women and children.
I am sorry that you didn't get to visit with your friend this weekend. I do hope that it will happen soon.
Love and Light,
Maggie
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