Pocket full of peace....

Well, I can't say I will never write another political post here but a break from it might be a good thing.

Just this morning, I became aware of how absorbing it can become ~ and the feelings that come along with it are overwhelming. Aggression. Either/or thinking. Winning and losing. That's so completely what I am not about that my center feels sideways, even though these issues are very important.

In my deep, dark and distant past, I was so politically involved that it consumed most of my life and energy. It didn't matter what it was, as long as it was political. It felt exciting. Thrilling even. Anticipation and expectations. Believing we could change the world, one by one. We did. We changed the world. But there was a cost.

Now it exhausts me. I care.. but it's important to keep all of this in perspective.

Today I have a strong desire to be some place like this:


A place to collect some good thoughts, some good energy and maybe even some good food.

....some good music... and certainly a good book!


Just a reminder to all of us to keep focused on the things that are really important. In the end, all of this political stuff comes and goes. It's just dukkha... samsara. As my old grandma used to say, "In 50 years we won't remember any of this."

So.. for those of us who are so caught up right now, I hope we'll honor our inner peace as well. It's just as important as trying to create peace externally.

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As an aside, I am open to book recommendations right now. I have an appointment upcoming at the DMV. A book will be essential company.

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