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Here is my intellectual quandary -- I do not believe that this enemy, while clearly as morally corrupt as Hitler, can be contained. They are ubiquitous and chameleons. They will morph and continue to snipe as long as their cause is not addressed. Ho…
This beautiful prospect causes my soul to soar; I only worry about the radical far right and their predisposition to play on peoples' fears to such an extent that they deny the fragility of the earth. What should the concerted effort look like in 20…
My response to those understandably fatigued by politics would be: Remember no one man, no matter how brilliant or vibrantly full of energy, can break the capitalist machine. As hard as we worked to get Obama elected is as hard or harder that we sho…
The dynamic of this that frustrates me so entirely is that the American people handed our new president a mandate and a majority. Why do some Democrats defect on this one? Anyone with even the slightest helicopter view can see that we need to slam d…
Beauty must be that seen when your throat catches and tears sail like hot rockets out of your eyes. Any number of visions or sights can attain this height: your first-born, a song with your name in it; a choir that sang to your ancestors, anger at i…
Just as Sonia was getting pelted from with questions/accusations from neocons on the right whose self-righteous indignation seemed aimed at her "racism ", media was transmitting unbelievable details about the subterranean cult called "The Family."…
Thanks Vicki! The country has steadily been driven toward an even more imperial America the past 30 years. We have a lot of mindset shifting to do. The language will follow!
Unfortunately, it's this country''s practice to re-write history or deny it. The holocaust upon which this nation was founded is surely the most apparent example; many follow. President Obama has not apologized to those we tortured; political maneuv…
I think "soul affliction" is right on target. We are a relatively insensitive, un-humbled, and arrogant nation practically incapable of true remorse, mourning for our grievous mistakes, or paying public acknowledgment and making reconciliation for i…
Hatch, Sessions, and Kyl clearly do not "get" why we have a new President. No thoughts are too small, vindictive or manipulative for them.
I long for the day when someone like Sonia is simply heralded and placed on the bench BECAUSE she is a caring…
I am truly confused that President Obama won't veto the credit card legislation that has the provision to allow guns into national parks buried in it. I understand that getting such bills to the gavel is a lot of work, but I fear not vetoing this bi…
Beautifully written Vicki! By the way the term ecstasy means "to stand outside oneself."
Soulfully,
Chuck
I am a newbie on the Eckart Tolle path, but have already found moments of indescribable joy and peace in the practice. As I become the "watcher" of my thoughts (too frequently persevering, planning, and avoiding pitfalls) I find I can achieve a litt…
Had we all been teaspooning these last ten years, perhaps we would not see the misery, unemployment and underemployment we are seeing today. I think about Lech Walesa, Mandela, the lone protester in Tiananmen Square where unknown hundreds were slaug…
I was dreadfully disappointed when President Obama forgave the people responsible for torture. They violated international law and we have shamed ourselves into being no better than those "3rd world lawless" we seem to enjoy deriding. We are no bett…
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I am an avid Unitarian in Austin (TX) and love the arts, music, and magic of poetry. I work with people and policies that affect homeless families and youth. I enjoy this blog!
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This beautiful prospect causes my soul to soar; I only worry about the radical far right and their predisposition to play on peoples' fears to such an extent that they deny the fragility of the earth. What should the concerted effort look like in 2010? I think we need to continue to discuss this in order to avoid Fascist reactionary behaviors. Vicky
Posted on November 13, 2009 at 6:00pm —
Sotomayor and "The Family"
Just as Sonia was getting pelted from with questions/accusations from neocons on the right whose self-righteous indignation seemed aimed at her "racism ", media was transmitting unbelievable details about the subterranean cult called "The Family."
When in "The Family," apparently the loyalties of all "Christian" white males is to protect The Family, confess and cover up for members of The Family and inspire and deploy hush funds. Perhaps we will never know how many of our tax dollars have gone… Continue
When in "The Family," apparently the loyalties of all "Christian" white males is to protect The Family, confess and cover up for members of The Family and inspire and deploy hush funds. Perhaps we will never know how many of our tax dollars have gone… Continue
Posted on July 19, 2009 at 3:47pm —
We have indeed lost our way again
Unfortunately, it's this country''s practice to re-write history or deny it. The holocaust upon which this nation was founded is surely the most apparent example; many follow. President Obama has not apologized to those we tortured; political maneuvering, I'm sure. And if I were President, I might feel led in the same direction for reasons unknown.
However, what I do know is that the lack of proper nomenclature on this issue is not only not healing, it reintroduces wounds every day. We all heal… Continue
However, what I do know is that the lack of proper nomenclature on this issue is not only not healing, it reintroduces wounds every day. We all heal… Continue
Posted on July 6, 2009 at 2:44pm — 1 Comment
Peace from the Watcher
I am a newbie on the Eckart Tolle path, but have already found moments of indescribable joy and peace in the practice. As I become the "watcher" of my thoughts (too frequently persevering, planning, and avoiding pitfalls) I find I can achieve a little distance, if for only a moment, and my internal planets begin the journey of realigning with a different spiritual universe.
In this day of hope rising from the new leadership in Washington and from the other Cheney-led side with all of its verbal… Continue
In this day of hope rising from the new leadership in Washington and from the other Cheney-led side with all of its verbal… Continue
Posted on May 12, 2009 at 10:42am — 1 Comment
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The Free Souls Connection
The Free Souls Connection is an initiative of the Free Souls Project with the intention of cultivating a community of Progressive media producers and users in the areas of Spirituality, Democracy and Ethics.
We invite original written, audio, and video creations in the lineage of Spiritual Humanism, the wellspring of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, forming the basis for a healthy integration of Spirituality, Democracy, and Ethics.
Rev. Theodore Parker expresses this trinity of American values marvelously. “There is what I call the American idea…a democracy, that is, a government of all the people, by all the people, for all the people; of course, a government of the principles of eternal justice, the unchanging law of God; for shortness' sake I will call it the idea of Freedom.”
Come Ministers, Radio Hosts, Musicians, Poets, Bloggers, Cartoonists, Commentators and all artists for the common good!
Let us support, nurture, encourage, and commune with one other and our sacred world.
We invite original written, audio, and video creations in the lineage of Spiritual Humanism, the wellspring of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, forming the basis for a healthy integration of Spirituality, Democracy, and Ethics.
Rev. Theodore Parker expresses this trinity of American values marvelously. “There is what I call the American idea…a democracy, that is, a government of all the people, by all the people, for all the people; of course, a government of the principles of eternal justice, the unchanging law of God; for shortness' sake I will call it the idea of Freedom.”
Come Ministers, Radio Hosts, Musicians, Poets, Bloggers, Cartoonists, Commentators and all artists for the common good!
Let us support, nurture, encourage, and commune with one other and our sacred world.
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