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In Israel, artists and organizations have created murals and public art honoring Woman, Life, Freedom, written in Farsi, Hebrew, and English. These acts are not governmental policy; they are human gestures. They say: we see you. They recognize that Israel’s “Never Again” — a vow not to die, not to disappear — resonates with Iran’s “Never Again” — a refusal to let the spirit be crushed.
By choosing restraint over retaliation, David demonstrates the core principle of H.E.C.C.—humility, evaluation, choice, and commitment—in action. He evaluates the patterns of Saul’s behavior, humbles himself before forces he cannot control, makes deliberate choices instead of impulsive reactions, and commits to protecting his peace and integrity over time (Sapolsky, 2004; Goleman, 1995).
