ACTIVISM

12 Keys of Spiritual Activism

1. All actions must be based on compassion.
2. Compassion flows from the understanding of the Connection between all living beings.

3. Compassion must be applied with wisdom.
4. Apply synergy and teamwork to accomplish goals.

5. Spiritual Activism is the pursuit of service for the good of all, not for the advancement or benefit of individuals or selected communities.
6. Pursue Integrity , Honesty and Dignity in the conduct of your actions.

7. Do not defame your detractors or those who doubt you.
8. Raising another up raises you up as well.

9. Learn to listen to your heart not your mind.
10. Search out viable and sustainable solutions.

11. Do not judge yourself simply by the results of your actions.
12. Let Metta be the motivation for your actions.

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http://humanityhealing.ning.com/video/the-12-keys-of-spiritual-1

Odalys Garcia sitting upon the water

patriotism

Odalys Garcia

 

It is a clear mathematical equation to people who think deeply about the structures of things, events, and paradigms. Terror attacks will increase if Bush is re-elected. To not understand that agitation for war and calls for peace, or creating fires and calling for help is very American. It is a baffling phenomenon to people who have suffered under such energy and ravings. It must be overwhelming to be underneath American foreign policy that is driven by conquest and the acquisition of things and land and governments.

I know that the threat of attacks will increase if Bush is re-elected. He gives voice to the sensibilities of white supremacy. The world holds its breath against hope that the majority of Americans don’t mirror the President and his stance and worldview. The rage, the sense of injustice, the pent up fear and the threat of possibly dying by our hands unleashes something very human in the hearts and minds of millions. And then? Action follows intent.

If people act toward any problem without historical awareness, for all problems are located in history, then in all probability they act wrongly or, as many prefer to say, they do no more than react. Gregory E. Woods, October 08, 2004