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In War There Are No Unwounded Soldiers

Author: Elizabeth January 24, 2022 0 Comments

How do you live to lessen the causes of war? I believe this memorial is meant to glorify soldiers and their grit. I find it a call to wage peace.

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American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial, no unwounded soldiers, reduce the causes of war, take action, wage peace

Bearing Witness

Author: Elizabeth January 13, 2022 0 Comments

I am not prepared to go on hunger strike—it would not be right for my health. I can bear witness, speak out, and donate. What might you be able to do?

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#persist, #resist, apathy kills, bearing witness, equal access to justice, fairness, for the people, householder yoga, participate, pass the Freedom to Vote Act, persistence is yoga sadhana, protect voting rights

Sadhana

Author: Elizabeth January 6, 2022 0 Comments

Today on the National Mall, one year since the failed insurrection. Resistance is yoga sadhana (and so is persistence).

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householder yoga, participate, persistence, protect democracy take action, protect the vote, resistance is yoga sadhana

Not Knowing

Author: Elizabeth December 30, 2021 0 Comments

Quakers speak of allowing the way to open, Buddhists of resting in a space of not knowing. Today I turned in my federal ID, computer, and keys, after over 30 years as a civil servant. What a privilege to be… (READ MORE)

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as the way opens, celebration, civil service, dharma, freedom, life phases, not knowing, retirement

Sadhana

Author: Elizabeth December 1, 2021 0 Comments

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Abortion Bans Are Racist, Abortions Are Essential Healthcare, citizen engagement as yoga practice, Health Care is a right, Jews for Abortion Justice, resistance is yoga sadhana

Found Exhortation

Author: Elizabeth November 21, 2021 0 Comments

Perhaps it would be more accurate that I sought to get my Covid-19 booster shot (got the flu vaccine last month), and the sign was there. Although I am a low user of Western medicine other than dental and vision… (READ MORE)

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being considerate, caring for community, get vaccinated, get your covid-19 vaccine, get your flu shot, listening to the experts, Respect, science, social engagement, spread joy not germs, thinking about others