Category Archives: Activism

Champion the Underdog

Posted on April 17, 2012 by jenny

I’ve been wondering why posts on activism, and work like Elisabet Sahtouris’ is important to someone suffering from PTSD.  Kathy Weingarten wrote that children raised in a “good enough” environment grow up with three assumptions:  the Universe is Benevolent, Life … Continue reading →

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Elisabet Sahtouris

Posted on March 28, 2012 by jenny

Elisabet Sahtouris is one of my heroes, along with Vandana Shiva and Wangari Matthai.  I have a large picture of her face, copied from a magazine, on my refrigerator.  It’s been there for years.  People often ask me who she … Continue reading →

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Dalai Lama on Optimism

Posted on February 23, 2012 by jenny

Came across this quote today.  One worth memorizing. In the face of all the challenges we face today, is my optimism about the future of humanity idealistic? Perhaps it is. Is it unrealistic? Certainly not. To remain indifferent to the … Continue reading →

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Live in a Way that Does No Harm

Posted on January 13, 2012 by jenny

I’m feeling tired & discouraged.  I remind myself that I just read a piece on Deena Metzger’s blog.  She talks about living in such a way that you do no harm to the world.  I can’t possibly do that.  I … Continue reading →

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Wounded Warriors

Posted on January 12, 2012 by jenny

I went to the Wounded Warrior page intending to make a donation, but the story of the woman who lost both legs was that she was proud of her sacrifice because she was defending America.  I can’t support that lie.  … Continue reading →

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The Strength of the Foundation

Posted on January 10, 2012 by jenny

In February of 2004, I was feeling very discouraged about the state of the world, and seeing my efforts to change things as pitifully small.  I sent out a despairing plea to the circle dancing elist – and got a … Continue reading →

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“The Fire of the Miraculous”

Posted on December 30, 2011 by jenny

Feeling a little depressed, I watched Marianne Williamson speaking about the Occupy movement in Berkeley California.  The talk lasts for an hour but it’s well worth listening to. I heard something that resonated for me, stopped and replayed it several … Continue reading →

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“Common Sense” by Paul Williams

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jenny

I found this among my documents of “Thoughts” that I’m converting to a newer word processor.   Most meaningful to me were the words quoted by Joanna Macy during a workshop at Rowe Camp and Conference Center.  They strengthened me for … Continue reading →

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The Power of Love

Posted on November 30, 2011 by jenny

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Invalidation

Posted on November 26, 2011 by jenny

I talked to my sister recently and asked if she was interested in the “occupy” movement.  She said “It’s just a bunch of young people who want to make trouble.”  I said actually there were older people too, and real … Continue reading →

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