Even the worst, ( in terms of what we believe is the worst ) a child being murdered, war, cruelty, and all things beyond the comprehension of caring and relatively ‘normal’ human beings still have a silver lining if one is truly open and has a deep understanding of what suffering does to a human soul/psyche.
Suffering renders one even more compassionate.
So, if one believes as I do, that part of our purpose as evolved and evolving beings is to find compassion for and within every situation, then one believes that compassionate growth IS the silver lining that is born out of the deepest tragedies.
Would I rather never experience the murder of my child, of course.
BUT..I have no doubt that through that pain I would emerge even more compassionate, and yes, that compassion would extend to the murderer as well.
One who was once an infant themselves, loved by someone or many, born with infinite promise as we all are.
A child that most likely did not have in mind becoming a murderer and wanted what everyone wants, peace, love, happiness, a puppy for Christmas, friends, a decent life.