(Warning - note that this includes a link to a lynching video
clip... as for the relevance to this forum, the video illustrates
the *nature* of the human psyche, and it warns us on the importance
of being lucid, clear and in control of our emotions and
thoughts)
As posted previously on "Disturbing video? or disturbing
comments?", the most helpful, englightened view to take (of any
event or issue) is that of compassion, love and assistantiality
(whenever possible), without the negative emotions of fear, anger
or hatred.
Most importantly, it always goes back to SELF-RESPONSIBILITY (which
is what Hilarion and Byron Katie's advice is ultimately all about).
So viewing this video, ask yourself, what does it mean to you, and
what can *you* do about it?
For instance, if an event of similar nature occurs in the future,
what would you do? Would you allow yourself, to be (in any way) as
the lynch mob here, overtaken and (quite literally) possessed by
darkness? (by their own choosing).
And would you sit by and do nothing, knowing the situation might be
building up to occur? What would you do? That's the whole point,
the lesson, that you can gain from. And please do, because no one,
should ever need to suffer as she did.
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This video, apparently an excerpt from a documentary or news
report, features a lynch mob in Oakland California, terrorizing and
victimizing a woman they imagined (accurately or otherwise, is
besides the point) to be a snitch, reporting members of their
community involved in illegal activities, to the local police
authorities.
The video does not state the fate of the woman...
Click HERE to view the video.