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Found Exhortation (and Be Here Now (Var.))
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Each One, Reach One
I went with a friend from volunteering at the youth garden yesterday morning to join with others to heighten awareness of the potential impact on the fabric of our fragile democracy of what the current Supreme Court decides in Moore v Harper, which was being argued.
We got to talking to one of the fellow demonstrators. I had pictures of N (for more from N, see @blacklivesmattermemorialfence), from a previous demonstration relevant to voting rights earlier in the year. After we confirmed the connection, N asked me if I was a lawyer for the government; it turns out N also remembered that I had given directions and ended up walking a few blocks together to the gathering near the Capitol for the one year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection.
We all talked about impact and whether it makes a difference if we only inspire a few people. I shared a story about one of the very few comments saying I had inspired being more politically active and outspoken in the yoga context. Maybe, I conjectured, it doesn’t matter if we only reach one person, because we don’t know who is that person and how they will be moved. N plans to make a t-shirt that says, “each one, reach one.”
To whom will you reach out? What moves you?
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[Intentionally] Found Exhortation
This morning, I exercised my sacred right, privilege, and duty to vote. If you haven’t yet been able to vote, what is your plan?
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Sadhana
This morning at the United States Supreme Court in support of the nomination of Judge Katanji Brown Jackson.
Please let your elected officials know your support. The naysayers were out with those showing support.
Let us raise our voices in support and have our cheers silence those that would drive us further towards heedlessness and cruelty.
Day 1 of confirmation hearing for Judge Katanji Brown Jackson to serve as the first Black woman to the United States Supreme Court, text SCOTUS to 25463 #ConfirmJackson -
Bearing Witness
Hunger Strike for to Defend Democracy at the US Capitol, January 13, 2022 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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Sadhana
Today on the National Mall, one year since the failed insurrection. Resistance is yoga sadhana (and so is persistence).
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For a Moment, Pause
There is much yet to be done–nearly half supported more viciousness and vitriol. But for now, a pause and a recognition of the efforts that have been devoted thus far. Tomorrow I will ask myself, as I do on a regular and evolving basis, how next can I best contribute?
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Signs and Blossoms Around Town
Part of the reason “around town” is within several blocks of my house since the pandemic began is the limits on being able to find a safe bathroom. I prefer that to dehydrating prior to going out. I’m lucky to have the choice.
One sign reads: “Our lives begin to end the day we are silent about the things that matter.” The other sign reads: “Biden/ Harris/ text “UNITED to 30330”
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Morning Walk
Be aware of what needs your attention, including moments of beauty.
[Caption] Photo shows a sticker with a red circle with a line across it and a cartoon image of 45; a sticker that says “stop police brutality” and a sticker that says “No Vote, No Tax–No Taxation Without Federation Representation.
