Shake Hands with The Devil and The Law of Attraction
A few years ago, I watched the movie "Shake Hands with the Devil" for the first time. Before then, I had avoided it, dreading the horror and violence it depicts. Lieutenant General Romeo Dallaire, a compassionate Canadian, envisioned a peaceful Rwanda—a vision its citizens couldn’t fully grasp.
The movie tells the true story of the Rwandan genocide, where hundreds of thousands of Tutsis and Hutus were murdered and maimed, primarily Tutsis harming Hutus. The Belgian government, having colonized Rwanda, sowed the seeds of division between these tribes, which had coexisted peacefully before their arrival. Through media and fear, the Belgians incited hatred, and the people were not strong enough to resist. When the Belgians left amidst the violence, their departure added to the cruelty. They had ignited a conflict they could no longer bear to witness.
Romeo Dallaire was tasked with the impossible role of taking control of the country. However, he soon realized that one cannot control another’s mind. People think and feel independently, creating their own emotional realities. The Law of Attraction teaches us that what we think and feel, we bring into our lives. If the Rwandan people had remained connected to their source energy—optimistic, hopeful, and loving—they might have attracted the help they needed.
But these people were deeply disconnected from their true selves, intoxicated by rage and hatred, committing atrocities in broad daylight. At our core, every person is loving, joyful, and optimistic. Yet, these individuals were so far from this truth that they acted out their anger brutally.
Romeo’s deeper purpose was to bear witness and do what he could amidst the chaos. He saved thousands of lives and brought global attention to the atrocities. He felt a presence of goodness beside him, guiding him through his mission. He recognized the fundamental human choice between love and fear, kindness and cruelty, joy and hatred. He also exposed the fear of the Belgian authorities, who had pitted tribe against tribe out of their own fear of losing power.
In the movie, Romeo expresses the guilt he feels for not saving all the Rwandans. He does not realize that guilt is a choice, a painful emotion to dwell on. Instead, he could choose to feel proud and elated for his efforts amidst overwhelming odds. Guilt disconnects him from his true, happy self. Romeo is a loving, beautiful man who desires safety, happiness, and security for others. When most people are mired in negative emotions like despair, hatred, revenge, and pessimism, it’s nearly impossible to break that cycle. The world did not respond because the collective negative energy repelled goodness. Romeo’s emotional wavelength was different from those he tried to help, leading to constant worry, frustration, and eventual despair. He left Rwanda voluntarily, unable to bear the horror any longer. His prolonged despair led to self-medication with alcohol upon his return home. He couldn’t stand the silence.
Blaming the UN, President Clinton, or anyone else is not accurate. The Law of Attraction is always fair—what we put out, we receive in emotional equivalent. Hatred cannot attract goodness, and collective hatred creates massive negativity. A hopeful moment in the movie was the music of Stompin’ Tom Connors, which briefly uplifted spirits, showing a glimpse of better feelings.
If Romeo had known about the Law of Attraction, he would have understood why he couldn’t help as massively as he wished. It wasn’t his fault; the people’s negative emotional state perpetuated their horror. When a Rwandan government official stated that they did not expect help from the world, it reflected a lack of hope and positive expectation. No help can come to a nation that does not expect good things.
When Rwandans shift towards optimism, joy, and hope, their nation will transform. Any nation grounded in these positive emotions will be peaceful, as this is the essence of the Law of Attraction. The greatest gift a leader can offer is to inspire hope, even in despair.
Those who died transitioned instantly into pure positive energy, fully understanding how their thoughts influenced their situation. If the world turned its attention to peace and love amidst disorder, peace would prevail. Romeo’s retelling of the story is powerful, and my deepest hope is that viewers focus on the well-being of the planet. There is much more good than bad in the world. Explore the planet, witness the progress, beauty, and joy, and embrace your true self of joy, love, and happiness.
Let us all bless Romeo Dallaire and wish him a swift journey to the happiness he deserves. May he realize that nothing is more important than his own happiness, for that is the greatest gift one can give to the world.
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