I can't tell you how many times I've thought about journalists Laura Ling & Euna Lee sentenced to a hard labor camp in North Korea. For some reason, this particular story disturbed me to my core.
When my thoughts would wonder to the two women, I'd pause and send them healing and loving energy hoping that something could be done to bring the two journalists home.
My recent visit to Beijing heightened this awareness - since I was so close to the women (from a geographical standpoint) - and I constantly wondered if there was anything I could do. If anyone could do.
When I heard the news that they had been released and that President Clinton was escorting them back to the United States, I was overjoyed.
Ling and Lee's capture heightened my awareness of what it means to have freedom as well as my gratitude for the little things.
What gratitudes do you have as a result of hearing this and other similar stories? How does your outlook on life shift when you value your freedom and relish every moment?
I'd love to hear your comments and discoveries.
Me, too. I was disturbed to my core, too, from the time I learned of their capture. Still am. I want to hear more from Laura Ling and Euna Lee, as they process into their lives. I think of all who have been to war, for example, when they come home. Perhaps my thoughts were heightened having seen the reporting of Lisa Ling, knowing the chances she takes and projecting that to her sister Laura and friend Euna. I can easily appreciate your awareness while in China, Kelsey.
Posted by: Toni | August 06, 2009 at 05:48 AM