(Written in July 2011)
Wondering if writing something would help. I’m feeling badly scattered. The computer has frozen on me twice today and I’m frustrated. Maybe try a suggestion from Radical Acceptance — Tara Brach says something about needing to know what your heart really wants. I’ve been thinking about it, and what I want is big and complex.
1) The earth is healthy, with clean water, clean air, and resources being used responsibly and sustainably.
2) People revere the earth and care for it appropriately.
3) People in public office are intelligent & compassionate and have high moral standards and are willing to work for peace and justice for everybody.
4) People who are disabled, sick, poor, having a hard time, can find appropriate, knowledgeable and compassionate help.
5) People know how to work together co-operatively, and everyone gets to do work that they really care about.
6) Schools are fun, learning is self directed, children spend a lot of time in nature. Making sure that kids grow up healthy and happy is the highest priority for everyone.