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What would it mean for California to "soft secede?"

@clarajeffery.bsky.social explains how blue states can use their economic and cultural clout to stand up to Trump’s agenda—starting with California.

Every. Single. Time.

Unite and conquer.

Participate.

#Pinks
#blackoutthesystem
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This is what we are working towards! Join us for the #secondwave of #blackoutthesystem and let’s work together to see a #generalstrike that will change the world! Stop the flow from WITHIN!

All things move and change and are impermanent like clouds, They may be likened to a flash of lightning. They are like a dewdrop on a blade of grass, and deceptive like an empty fist; They have no essence and no self, and lack intrinsic existence in every way.

- Buddha

Guess there’s no reason to pay taxes.

If we ourselves remain angry and then sing world peace, it has little meaning. First, our individual self must learn peace. This we can practice. Then we can teach the rest of the world.

- Dalai Lama

Conquer anger with non-anger. Conquer badness with goodness. Conquer meanness with generosity. Conquer dishonesty with truth.
~ The Buddha
(Dhammapada)

Your up and down emotions are like clouds in the sky; beyond them, the real, basic human nature is clear and pure.

- Lama Yeshe

. . . just don't serve them tea 🍵 🌿

#greenwitchtea #greenwitch #tea #organictea #organic #herbs #teaparty #teatime #herbalmedicine #peace

This little one rests.

May she be free from harm and suffering. May she be healthy and know joy. May she be at peace.

That nothing is static or fixed, that all is fleeting and impermanent, is the first mark of existence.

- Pema Chödron

These times are urgent. Let us slow down.
- Bayo Akomolafe

Getting ready for tomorrow. Good luck to everyone. Pray that the tide turns.

Nope.

General Strike Now!!

Tapping fingers here impatiently waiting for blue state governors to soft secede, form a federation, hard secede and then remake a government with a new 21st century constitution that allows humans to just be themselves. Maybe the founders weren’t omniscient. We can do better. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Thank you for the tip. I love your recipes.

Do you think this would work in a slow cooker? Just to take it one lazy step further😊.

We Need to Talk About Soft Secession Is it legal? Is it possible? And can we afford to wait and find out?

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2 million rally in Italy for Gaza as general strike halts key services Over 2 million people across Italy have rallied in more than 100 cities for a one-day general strike.

Over 2 million people across Italy have rallied in more than 100 cities for a one-day general strike.

May those who insult me to my face,
Or cause me harm in any other way,
Even those who disparage me in secret,
Have the good fortune to awaken.

- Shantideva, Bodhicaryāvatāra

Imagine! 🌱

“Spirit….
Come down to earth as leaves in autumn
to lie in the patient rot of winter.
Rise again in spring's green fountains.
Drift in sunlight with the sacred pollen
to fall in blessing.
All earth's dust
has been life, held soul, is holy.”

~ Ursula K. Le Guin #mindfulness #transitions #soul

So true.

Maybe @kamala would like to talk to some trans kids and their folks.

Hello from under the bus.

Many of my Trans friends are the most spiritual people I know. I think they would reply the same about me. 🙏

Trans and Buddhist here. Yes my friend.

Everything that occurs is not only usable and workable but is actually the path itself. We can use everything that happens to us as the means for waking up.

- Pema Chödron