Category Archives: Activism

Government OF the People, BY the People, FOR the People

Posted on October 7, 2012 by jenny

In Healing the Soul of America, Marianne Williamson quotes Lincoln’s famous words: “this nation … shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, and for the people shall not perish from the … Continue reading →

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Founding Spiritual Principles of America

Posted on October 6, 2012 by jenny

I am so sick of the political circus.  Needing something to nurture my soul, I started rereading Marianne Williamson’s Healing the Soul of America.  Had the experience, often found on rereading, of being surprised — surprised by what she says … Continue reading →

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Vision for the Planet

Posted on September 19, 2012 by jenny

I created this vision back in March, when I was very discouraged about the state of the world.  My understanding of how to manifest a vision came from Robert Fritz.  If you hold the vision, and hold a clear picture … Continue reading →

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Tracy Nelson

Posted on September 14, 2012 by jenny

This is via a group called Christians Tired of Being Misrepresented.  I really like what Tracy has to say.  She’s talking about the Jesus I believe in, even though I’m a Buddhist and a Pagan.  I firmly believe that Jesus … Continue reading →

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Arundhati Roy

Posted on September 5, 2012 by jenny

This quote came through on Facebook, from the Anonymous ART of Revolution.  It’s by Arundhati Roy, who wrote the beautiful and painful book “The God of Small Things.”  It makes my soul feel stronger, which I desperately need, in this … Continue reading →

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Political Blues and Creative Antidote

Posted on July 28, 2012 by jenny

I’ve been very unhappy and discouraged with the whole political scene, very angry with the fact that wealthy corporations have bought our government and can use it to further their selfish greed, instead of the government advancing the people’s welfare.  … Continue reading →

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Somatic Experiencing

Posted on June 25, 2012 by jenny

(Written in January 2012) Went down to see Caryn yesterday.  Started sitting on a cushion against the south wall between the glass doors to the deck.  Told her I’d lost myself.  “How does that feel in your body?”  It’s all … Continue reading →

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Retreat with Matthew Fox

Posted on June 22, 2012 by jenny

The weekend of May 25-27 I went to Adelynrood for a weekend retreat with Matthew Fox. When I went into the chapel on the tour of the place, it felt just like Iona. I first remembered the other chapel, a … Continue reading →

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Rebuild the Dream

Posted on April 26, 2012 by jenny

Rebuild the Dream, by Van Jones I picked up my copy at my friendly local bookstore (Village Bookstore in Littleton NH- may they live forever) yesterday, and read all the way through it.  The first part is painful, about the … Continue reading →

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Discouraged

Posted on April 18, 2012 by jenny

(Written in September 2006) Opened a communication from NHPA (New Hampshire Peace Action) with the text of a full page ad that says in positive terms what I was trying to say a few pages ago — do you want … Continue reading →

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