Sex Offenders and The Heart Center
As a single mother, I tend to keep a watchful eye on who moves into my neighborhood. I am particularly watchful whenever a sex offender does so.
I see these new neighbors as the Universe's way of checking my frequency.
Will I respond from a place of WTF?
Or will I choose to look beyond their earthly "misdoings", and see the love within their Soul?
Good one, Universe!
Well, such is the case for me right now.
Yesterday, I discovered that a sex offender has indeed moved in. Not just any ol' sex offender. This guy's registered as Tier 2.
What's a Tier 2 offender, you ask?
I must admit... I have been a bit displeased for the past day. At no time did I travel to my heart center. This has me a bit put-off.
My prince is a very young-minded 15-year old. He is extremely innocent in his ways... and easily influenced. Hence, homeschooling.
Having someone within my community who has preyed upon minors, the same age as my son, makes me want to go all Joan of Arc and seek vengeance.
OY!
Yes, I know that Sex offenders have rights. T\Yes, I know that they cannot be denied housing because of their offense.
HOWEVER, I do find it odd that they can be allowed to live near children... their prey.
Should I continue to keep ever the watchful eye? Continue to be mindful of my surroundings... and somehow find it in my heart to Rafiki this guy's past?
Can I "look beyond what I see?"
{deep breath}
I see these new neighbors as the Universe's way of checking my frequency.
Will I respond from a place of WTF?
Or will I choose to look beyond their earthly "misdoings", and see the love within their Soul?
Good one, Universe!
Well, such is the case for me right now.
Yesterday, I discovered that a sex offender has indeed moved in. Not just any ol' sex offender. This guy's registered as Tier 2.
What's a Tier 2 offender, you ask?
A Tier II sex offender is someone convicted of an offense punishable by more than one year in prison that:
1. is committed against a minor and is comparable or more severe than one of the following federal crimes or attempt or conspiracy to commit one of them: sex trafficking, coercion and enticement, transportation with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, or abusive sexual contact;
2. involves using a minor in a sexual performance, soliciting a minor for prostitution, or producing or distributing child pornography; or
3. occurs after the offender became a Tier I sex offender.
I must admit... I have been a bit displeased for the past day. At no time did I travel to my heart center. This has me a bit put-off.
My prince is a very young-minded 15-year old. He is extremely innocent in his ways... and easily influenced. Hence, homeschooling.
Having someone within my community who has preyed upon minors, the same age as my son, makes me want to go all Joan of Arc and seek vengeance.
OY!
Yes, I know that Sex offenders have rights. T\Yes, I know that they cannot be denied housing because of their offense.
HOWEVER, I do find it odd that they can be allowed to live near children... their prey.
Should I continue to keep ever the watchful eye? Continue to be mindful of my surroundings... and somehow find it in my heart to Rafiki this guy's past?
Can I "look beyond what I see?"
{deep breath}
I call upon the Light within my heart center to infuse all that I AM with the essence of Divine Love. May all of my thoughts, emotions and interactions come from a place of Love. And may all whom I encounter receive this blessing for themselves this day. Ashé!