Out of the Fire

This week's message is rather difficult to craft.  On the one hand it is a time of thanksgiving and joyful connections with family celebrating the bounty of life while on the other Hong Kong has experienced the worst tragedy in living memory with thousands of individuals losing their homes, friends and family members. Hundreds are still missing and the death count rises each hour. As I write the fire is still out of control with it expected to be contained over 24 hours after ignition.

Started by a simple careless cigarette (current theory) compounded by extremely dry conditions and flammable materials the fire quickly engulfed not one but at least seven apartment blocks that were under repair shrouded in bamboo and plastic netting.  Thank you to all of you that have reached out to check on my status. Fortunately the fire was miles away however the impact on the citizens of Hong Kong is far reaching.

In tonight's gong bath we will send the mantra Akaal to all those who have lost their lives. We will also contemplate the cycle of birth, life, death and re-birth.  We cannot turn back the clock but we can honour the innocent victims, the heroic efforts of neighbours, our firefighters and police by sending energy to survivors so that they may heal on all levels.  
Out of the fire comes hope. - Norah Colvin