The shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School have brought the nation and the world to attention. News media and journalists are scrambling to sort the facts, make sense of the tragedy and endeavor to find reason or cause for the violence.
In the wake of the horror and devastation, many will remain glued to their TV's, smart phones and tablets, hoping that a new piece of news might make more sense of this senseless crime. Those with children will not be able to avoid empathizing with the parents in Connecticut. Everyone is horrified at the attack upon innocent, small children -- babies, really.
Some will use this time to argue for or against gun regulation. Others will point out that the gunman was mentally ill, and begin a discussion on the social issues surrounding how our society manages those with mental illnesses or personality disorders.
I propose that this is not a time for heated emotional debate. We can do nothing to change the events of yesterday. There might be measures we can implement to close the security gaps and prevent future tragedies such as this one, but we cannot do it today.
For today and the immediate days following, it would be wise to limit exposure to the repeated news stories flooding the airways concerning this horrific event. Constant checking for new stories can lead to anxiety and worst of all -- missing your own life moments with your own family. Check in every twelve hours or so for new developments. Make a deliberate effort to avoid dwelling on this terrible stories, and instead focus on doing something positive for yourself and for others.
Honor the memories of thoser who are lost by living in the present, and protecting and loving those who are still with us.
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