[Oe List ...] Shared thoughts

[Don Bushman]

Ah yes, somewhere in our past, An external event creating an internal
crisis from which we attempt to escape and to which we can respond by
observing, judging, weighing up, deciding, and taking action -- knowing
that as we band together to respond to the innocent suffering history
responds



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On Fri, Nov 8, 2024 at 9:29 PM Isobel and Jim via OE <
oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

> Dear Nancy,
> Thank you for sending this gem of wisdom.
> With love from
> Isobel xoxo
>
>
> Isobel Bishop
> Mob.  0412 129 425
>
> On 9 Nov 2024, at 4:43 AM, Nancy Lanphear via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> wrote:
>
> 
> Dear friends
> My daughter in law Nina sent this piece to me after the election. I find I
> comforting, illuminating, and wise.
> From Susan Smit, Dutch author and columnist.
>
> “In the journey toward a better world, some destruction is necessary. For
> a long time, I believed democracy was the ultimate achievement of
> civilization. But democracy, as we see at home and abroad, cannot save
> itself or bring about the profound changes needed to solve the great
> challenges of our time. Trump and other demagogues and autocrats have risen
> in the vacuum of disappointment with how the world is structured. They
> serve their own interests, yet unintentionally play a role in essential
> systemic changes: they accelerate the breakdown of the old order.
>
>
> The creation of a new world, one where we as human beings live in harmony
> with all other living things, is already happening on an intangible level.
> You can help build it by nurturing your light, staying connected to the
> source, and caring for all life around you. By keeping your heart radically
> open, despite the world’s madness and harshness, for those who need care.
> By distinguishing what is pure and choosing it over and over. Do not seek
> refuge in detachment, denial, or escape; instead, attach yourself deeply to
> this life, this earth, this body, and the purpose of your soul. Embrace
> your circle of influence.
>
>
> On a tangible level, there will first be even greater chaos. It will
> become a circus, but you don’t have to buy a ticket. Look deeper, look
> further, stay calm, and focus on what is taking shape: ancient, feminine
> values seeking to return to restore balance. You are being called to rise,
> deeply rooted and attuned, to shine more brightly than you have ever dared.
> Take the hands of your sisters and brothers, and place yourself in the
> circle. Accept the tasks you set for yourself. Take your place.
>
>
> Let what wants to die, die. Be a midwife for what wants to be born. And
> let the circus be what it is.”
>
> Sent with love ❤️ Nancy
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