Where is God in all of this?

This morning, I watched with the rest of the country as events unfolded around the tragic event at Virginia Tech. My heart has been heavy all day as I think about the victims and their families as well as the young man who was driven to commit such an act. There are so many questions that we just don't have answers to. What drives someone to do this? In Unity we teach that God is absolute and that we can never separate ourselves from God and God's love. At the same time, we live in a relative world where we see separation and pain and loss. It is in this world where we see ourselves alone, disconnected and abandon. I can only imagine the deep sense of disconnect that young man must have experienced. And now, there are 32 families who are struggling with their own sense of anger, helplessness and loss. The question then becomes, "Where is God in all of this?" That is where we keep our hearts open so that God can express through us. When we feel the sorrow of this loss, we are staying connected to one another. When we open our hearts with compassion and generosity, we are allowing God to be present. The absolute principle is always present. The potential for love is never absent. It is up to us especially at a time like this for each one of us to stay true to what we teach about God's love. I have taken the time today to call and text people to let them know that they matter to me. The reports say that no one knew the young gentleman who committed this act. What if we take the time to get to know someone who is not normally on our radar? Can this simple act make a difference? I have to believe it does. I cannot do anything directly for the people in Virginia. I can hold them in my heart and honor them and our humanity with my tears and sorrow. Then, I can step out of myself and approach someone I wouldn't normally talk to and let them know that they matter. Maybe this simple act can make a difference for someone so they feel less alone and isolated. That is all I know to do with something like this.