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Gratitude
by ballardica＠gmail.com 27 Aug '25

27 Aug '25

Hello, We stand in deep gratitude for the lives and dedication of Gene and Larry. Giants as teachers and spirit gurus, they allowed the order to learn and grow. How we have benefitted from their gifts, so freely offered. Words are so inadequate.. We send profound sympathy and love to their families and friends. In thanksgiving, Jack and Louise Ballard

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Fwd: Support Micah Philbrook’s Family
by Seth Longacre 22 Aug '25

22 Aug '25

I sent this to the OE list yesterday morning, but I didn’t see it come through. I wonder why? Seth T. Longacre Ashland, OR Unapologetically committed to equality, diversity, compassion, love, and justice. ———-O0ooo— ———–(——)— ————)–-/—- ————(_/- —-ooo0O—- —-(——)—- —–\-–(– ——\_)- > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Seth Longacre <sethlongacre(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Support Micah Philbrook’s Family > Date: August 20, 2025 at 07:25:55 PDT > To: oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net > > Hey folks, > > I haven’t seen this posted here (I received it via Facebook since Micah and I are friends). His family is going through a nightmare (my interpretation) working to support their son just to be in school. They have created a GoFundMe campaign to raise support. Please read and, if you are so loved and able, lend your support: > > https://gofund.me/0b072969 > > Seth Longacre > Sethlongacre(a)gmail.com > Sent from one of my iThingies, please excuse typos and brevity

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Remembering Larry Ward and Joy Warner Greene
by Mari Crocker 20 Aug '25

20 Aug '25

Dear colleagues, Oh two such vibrant and creative spirits, both of whom Joe and I encountered when we joined the Order in June 1968 were Larry Ward and Joy Warner Greene. And somehow, at this same week in 2025 we have learned of their passing. Joy was the embodiment of her name — rejoicing with energy and possibility wherever she was present. Joe and I “adopted” Joy and Herman as our “kids” and when we left for a SEAPAC teaching trek in April 1969, we left our car ( a blue Toyota Corolla) in their care for a year. We loved their combination of disciplined inquiry (Herman) and creative exploration (Joy). If Joe were here with me today he would join me in celebrating with deep thanks the joyful residue in societal enlivening, occasioned by Joy, one who loved the Mystery, and who has also been deeply loved by God. Larry was a powerful presence from Day 1. His intellectual prowess and spiritual profundity knocked the sox off most of us. Somehow Larry and Joe and Nadine and I “clicked”, and we often hung out together for theological conversations and dancing. We came to love this family, and were delighted when our sons (Ben and Jon) and their son (Emanuel) met at summer camp, and later on when they all three settled in Boston, MA. If Joe were here with me today he would applaud Larry’s decision to get sober, and would give abundant thanks for how Larry’s work with Thich Nhat Hahn has invited practices of mindfulness that are now shared around the world. How blessed we are, colleagues of the Long March, to have lived in the presence of such amazing Saints. Grace, peace and love, Marilyn

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Joanna Macy - A Remembrance Gathering - with Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach and more...
by Ellie Stock 11 Aug '25

11 Aug '25

FYI . . .Ellieelliestock(a)aol.com Sent: Monday, August 11, 2025 at 04:16:08 PM EDTSubject: Joanna Macy - A Remembrance Gathering - with Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach and more... | | | | | | | | | Dear Ellie, | | | | On Saturday, August 23rd, we will gather to honor the life and legacy of Joanna Macy—teacher, friend, mentor, and visionary elder. Joanna’s presence in this world was a rare and luminous gift. She brought together Buddhism, deep ecology, general systems theory, and her own courageous life experience to create a body of work that has touched countless lives. Through The Work That Reconnects, she invited us to face the great challenges of our time with open hearts, clear eyes, and a steadfast sense of belonging to the living Earth. I first met Joanna over thirty years ago, when she was my graduate school professor. Over the decades that followed, we became friends and collaborators, teaching side by side in programs that reached people around the world. Joanna’s insight, humor, and fierce compassion have left an indelible mark on my life, and on the lives of all who knew her. It is my honor to convene this gathering to remember Joanna not only for her extraordinary contributions, but for the way she lived—fully, bravely, and in deep connection with all beings. Warmly, Jonathan Gustin | | | | | | | | | | What - Remembering Joanna Macy - A Gathering When - Saturday Aug 23, 2025. (11am PT, 2pm ET, 7pm CET) | | | | | Register | | | | | | | | | | | I hope you will join us in this shared moment of remembrance, gratitude, and celebration. Together, we will honor a remarkable life, and carry forward the living threads of her work into the future. With warmth and reverence, Jonathan Gustin | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Warmly, Jonathan Gustin, Purpose Guides Institute | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Jonathan Gustin (PGI) | 1299 Fourth St, 209C | San Rafael, CA 94901 US | | Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

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Re: [Dialogue] [Oe List ...] Fwd: The World House Vision in the Nuclear Age
by Isobel and Jim 10 Aug '25

10 Aug '25

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Fwd: The World House Vision in the Nuclear Age
by Bill Parker 10 Aug '25

10 Aug '25

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Looking for a song or songs
by James Wiegel 06 Aug '25

06 Aug '25

We may have written words a couple of times to John Denver’s “Annie’s Song”. David Marshall used part of one in one of the early chapters of his memoir (see photo attached). Anyone have the full lyrics to this or another version? Thank you Jim Wiegel “…the long work of turning their lives into a celebration is not easy. Come and let us talk“. The Sunflowers. Mary Oliver

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