One Day More
It must seem like a broken record, "today is the critical day when things have now become very urgent." But it's actually not a broken record, and any casual review of recent Burmese history will remind one about the sudden violence that can spring up at any moment. So let's review.
When the protest movement was gaining steam in Thursday, we were concerned about midnight raids and arrests.
When people took to the streets on Friday, there was concern, now they are outside and they will be met with force.
When the CCTV and all telecommunications were cut on Saturday, there was concern, now they will be dealt with in the dark.
When serious crowds built up on Sunday, there was concern, now they will find some way to instigate the mob.
When military was seen mobilizing on Monday and agitators were suspected in the crowd, there was concern, now we are going to see action in the streets.
Now here we are prepping for Tuesday, where martial law has just been declared, curfew is in order, and no more than five people can be in a group. And so we wait again, holding our breath what is in store. Yet again, "the next day is the critical day." This is repetitive, and this is true. Please don't lose interest. The next day is still the day that the Burmese people need your support and metta, and wishes for wisdom to prevail and for no beings to be harmed.
How will protestors respond to the newest round of threats and rules? Rumors are flowing now, but one of them is mass sit-ins, perhaps a combination of the Civil Rights Movement in America and your typical Water Festival meditation course with 10,000 yogis sitting quietly in a hall, meditating and chanting.
As Jean Valjean said (or sung), it's "one day more." Let's hope that this day will pass in ease, and there is no sparks around a powder keg. Take a deep breath.