Lisa, as for metta practice being a shift, that sounds doable. I am not ready to feel all the pain of the world. I don't know many people who can, without being destroyed themselves. But a small inner shift, that I can take responsibility for. Thank you.

Debbie, yes, that sounds right. Little steps.

AKlisa, good point about hating evil. I do like the Christian idea of loving your enemy and turning the other cheek. it actually sounds like less bother than getting worked up.