I say this often. Be proud of yourself. Many great orators have carried the same timeless message: be still, stand your ground, and let your response to wrongs rise from a place of love.
Nor do we have to agree with each other, politically or otherwise. My personal motto is to help where I can, otherwise tread lightly, doing as little damage to our earth and it's citizens as possible.
Absolutely right - we don’t have to agree. But we can absolutely agree on treading lightly and doing less damage and being kind. I love that. In fact that is everything.
I am a proud resident of Portland, Oregon, where a young man in his twenties decided to don a goofy frog costume and protest in front of the ICE offices. From that crazy idea, a whole new movement of protesting has sprung. I love seeing all the delightful costumes and signs!
He started a landslide of humorous protest. In fact I would go so far as the say he took the powder out of the keg. Turning protest on its head and making the others look a bit over the top strutting about in gas masks and carrying heavy weaponry.
Did you hear that a woman on her ‘50’s was tackled and arrested for lewd behaviour for wearing a penis costume and carrying a sign saying No Dicktators! It took three officers to pin her down. Too funny.
Great way to put it--he took the powder out of the keg. And he was just a young-un! But I love that it took three officers to pin the woman in her 50s down. Power at all ages!
One thing all these people have in common is tenacity. Do you think? Digging in for the long haul. And (I know this sounds odd) but finding a kind of happiness in that stubborn push forward.
We had a fun time at our No King rally. People were carrying signs, laughing, and smiling. Cars honked approval. I estimated more than 600 at our location. No violence or negativity.
That is so good. I have heard so many good reports of the protests being a great meet up of like minded souls. Standing up but also standing together - and having a good old batter. A real picture of the America we love.
These are all water to nourish parched souls, and I'm grateful you would share them. Wangari Maathai was amazing, and I was glad to read your personal affinity for Sylvia Earle. Thanks for this good way to start a new week.
Sylvia Earle has combined science, a curious mind and a quest for knowledge and sheer bloody determination with such love for our oceans. She really does inspire me.
I was so proud of every person who walked, chanted, sang, made a sign, sat, showed up, or supported the cause of democracy and freedom from wherever they were - we are all in this together, as one, living on earth
Nor do we have to agree with each other, politically or otherwise. My personal motto is to help where I can, otherwise tread lightly, doing as little damage to our earth and it's citizens as possible.
Absolutely right - we don’t have to agree. But we can absolutely agree on treading lightly and doing less damage and being kind. I love that. In fact that is everything.
I am a proud resident of Portland, Oregon, where a young man in his twenties decided to don a goofy frog costume and protest in front of the ICE offices. From that crazy idea, a whole new movement of protesting has sprung. I love seeing all the delightful costumes and signs!
He started a landslide of humorous protest. In fact I would go so far as the say he took the powder out of the keg. Turning protest on its head and making the others look a bit over the top strutting about in gas masks and carrying heavy weaponry.
Did you hear that a woman on her ‘50’s was tackled and arrested for lewd behaviour for wearing a penis costume and carrying a sign saying No Dicktators! It took three officers to pin her down. Too funny.
Great way to put it--he took the powder out of the keg. And he was just a young-un! But I love that it took three officers to pin the woman in her 50s down. Power at all ages!
Your words are comforting; may they stiffen our spines to stand up and Do The Right Thing.
One thing all these people have in common is tenacity. Do you think? Digging in for the long haul. And (I know this sounds odd) but finding a kind of happiness in that stubborn push forward.
Thank you for these wonderful quotes! I will copy and post them around the house. xoxo
Turn our houses into inspirations!
Amen! Today, after reading your words, no extra ones are needed - thank you!
Good morning, Eha!
We had a fun time at our No King rally. People were carrying signs, laughing, and smiling. Cars honked approval. I estimated more than 600 at our location. No violence or negativity.
That is so good. I have heard so many good reports of the protests being a great meet up of like minded souls. Standing up but also standing together - and having a good old batter. A real picture of the America we love.
thankyou. I really needed this post today.
I am glad you popped in today then. Take care and have a great day!
These are all water to nourish parched souls, and I'm grateful you would share them. Wangari Maathai was amazing, and I was glad to read your personal affinity for Sylvia Earle. Thanks for this good way to start a new week.
Sylvia Earle has combined science, a curious mind and a quest for knowledge and sheer bloody determination with such love for our oceans. She really does inspire me.
C : Baha'u'llah's writings speak of this time, bahai.org
you would resonate, we don't convert, we just share love e
Thank you Esther - an excellent addition.
I was so proud of every person who walked, chanted, sang, made a sign, sat, showed up, or supported the cause of democracy and freedom from wherever they were - we are all in this together, as one, living on earth