ELIZABETH ELLAMES

Dear Ones,

It has been more than two years since a war so raw and shameful erupted across our screens…

An ongoing moment so shocking and devastating that it fractured something deep within our human hearts. And since then, the suffering has not ceased; it has only deepened, widened, and taken root in ways we can’t ignore.

Day after day, we have witnessed what can only be described as living hellscapes: displacement, punishment and the relentless loss of innocent life. And somewhere within us, a question keeps rising, what kind of human being could witness this… and not feel the weight of it? 

Surely, across all sacred teachings, across all faiths and times, there is a simple truth that is known: You shalt not kill.

And yet, behind it all, we see the same forces repeating themselves, power distorted, greed, unrestrained, corruption unchecked, misogyny, deceit, arrogance, and the cold machinery of domination.

It is confronting to see how far humanity can stray from its own heart and spirit. And so we find ourselves here, on our knees at times, hearts breaking open, asking:

Why is this happening?
What can we do?
How do we help?

This feeling of powerlessness… it is real. 

But perhaps it is not the end of the story. Perhaps we are being called into something deeper. Not just to react… but to be a sacred witness. To become a Sacred Witness for the children, the mothers, and all the innocent lives caught in this devastation.

Is it time to hold space for these people and their souls in ways that may be even more powerful than trying to reach the perpetrators’ hearts?

I hope that, through the power of an open heart and a compassionate spirit, we can move beyond this terrible situation and shine as true human beings.

I suggest we use prayer and our generous presence, not as a passive act, but as a profound offering of humanity itself. 

Because what if these people have also been calling out for this sacred connection from humanity? 

What if they have also been asking us to pray for them? 

There is a quiet power in prayer and an open heart. A steady, unwavering force of love and compassion that does not turn away. 

And maybe, just maybe, holding this space with integrity and love reaches further than we can yet understand.

Let us remember who we are and choose to stand as true human beings. 

And allow the light we carry to become part of the turning.

Prayer For Humanity 

Dear Beloved Source of All Life,

Where power is distorted, we restore the truth of rightful stewardship, power that protects, uplifts, and serves all beings.

Where greed takes hold, we awaken the living current of generosity and sufficiency,
remembering there is enough when we live from the heart.

Where corruption exists, we stand anchored in integrity, clear, incorruptible, and aligned with what is just

Where misogyny wounds the world, we rise in reverence for the sacred feminine, restoring balance, dignity, and honour to all life.

Where deceit is present, we embody truth, so our words and actions become vessels of clarity and light.

Where arrogance hardens hearts, we soften into humility, walking gently, knowing we are not above, but part the whole.

Where domination prevails, we choose sovereignty and mutual respect, where no being stands over another, and all are free.

And where brutality takes form, we ignite the unwavering force of compassion, strong enough to hold suffering, and powerful enough to transform it.

We do not turn away; we stand present, open-hearted, and willing.

And the Divine Light within us meets the darkness without fear, restoring balance where it has been lost.

And so it is,

And so it must be, 

And so it is done.