As a result of the events that have played out recently in the Middle East, many are anxious about what may come next. We have witnessed a year of war crimes against the people of Palestine and now the conflict seems to have spilled over, rather than a de-escalation. We grieve for the massive loss of life but under no circumstances should we fall into Despair. Grieving is a part of the natural process but becoming hopeless is unacceptable.