I know that this is a business forum but I felt compelled to write this post about today's events.

I want to send prayers and condolences to all of the families who lost loved ones on the Malaysia Airlines flight that went down in the Ukraine today. As the finger pointing goes on as to who is behind this horrid event, I think we all bear the grief for those innocent civilians that have lost their lives in the midsts of the angry fighting that continues to work on braking up the Ukraine.

I don't understand the anger that has erupted in today's world. The hatred that drives people to kill others, for no apparent reason. I don't understand the crazed leaders who seek to rule by their warped ideologies. I don't understand their barbaric, inhumane and careless actions. I just don't understand......

I can only hope and pray that we, as inhabitants of this planet, can find a way to live life in peaceful coexistence. Alas, I think this will not be the path for us at this time. There is too much anger on the planet. Too much unknowing by those who think they are leaders. One man can say, "do this" and others who are fearful and lost find it easy to follow. Strength is lacking and self-knowing is almost non-existent. We are so willing to follow as it is easier to follow then to lead with morality and integrity.

Do you believe in peaceful coexistence?

Prayers for those who where on the ill-fated flight today and their families.

Ginger