My take on life:
The trees have been a comfort to me as well. They remind us the world is what it is, and to expect it to change to conform to our wishes and dreams, however valid they may be, is a conceit of our own. Buddhism tells us to look within, to look at who is doing the looking, and to see that both the cause of our suffering and the pain it brings are externalities to that inner point of…
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…innocence and purity where all of life is received and interpreted & where nurture and love must begin.
Peace be with you friend; never forget the oppressors of this world are so enmeshed in their own pain they don’t even know it. You have been blessed, and though the blessing comes at what feels an intolerable price, it can be recognized and turned to one’s benefit.
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@f800gecko I apologize for being rude. You're obviously a thoughtful person who deserved a more considerate reply.
Thanks & np—I didn’t take any offence.
We’re all passionate about this stuff and it’s okay to be angry. If you’re Dem & not angry, something’s wrong!
What we need most now is alignment and focus: the midterms are likely to be a decisive, last ditch chance at effective opposition.