“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” ~ Pema Chödrön

"Governor Tim Walz calling out the White House for pitting Americans against one another." ~ "I thought after Charlie Kirk we were supposed to tone down the rhetoric. Anything to distract from the Epstein files I guess." ~ a comment

"Applying self-care boundaries, exploring fun activities, exercising regularly, and having an active, fun social life is the daily goal, is it not? It’s an impossible goal though." ~ Kimberly Valzania, Elephant Writer

“Affirmations are like screaming that you're okay in order to overcome this whisper that you're not...maybe you're not okay. Well, no big deal. None of us is okay and all of us are fine.” ~ Pema Chödrön

Dear RFKers, "Just because your voice reaches halfway around the world doesn't mean you are wiser than when it reached only to the end of the bar." ~ Edward R. Murrow

Accountability and a narcissist and never the twain shall meet.

"Terrible things are happening outside. At any time of night & day, poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart; men, women & children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared..." ~ Anne Frank, re Nazis

Teargassing babies? Trump's war on America:

A few personal goals today: walk outside and hear the leaves "crunch" under my feet, hug my grandma, make a pot of soup whilst pretending I am a forest witch and stirring my cauldron of goodness, not scream at the madness *waves all around* ~ Molly, ed.

7 Habits of a Solitary Witch: 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍂🍁🍁🌛

Samhain, more commonly known as Halloween, is the Witches’ New Year:

“The bus roared on. I was going home in October. Everybody goes home in October.” ~ Jack Kerouac

"Screaming felt like the only thing I could do to get through the day sometimes." ~ Danielle LaRock, "4 Steps to find what makes us Come Alive."

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"A witch? me? because of my long hair? But why would being a witch be a dangerous accusation? What would they do to me, if they did decide I was a witch?"

How is everyone? Like you I've been attracted to the independent (non-tech-overlord-bent-on-exploiting-our-planet+society) Blue Sky. We're consistent here but struggling to build community. We share mindful articles from our community here—help us by reading, sharing? We'll reply to any comments.

“…when two people struggle it’s often because both are afraid of getting hurt. I think that’s true for me too. New article published on elephant journal, help me get traction by liking, sharing and commenting. Thank you. ❤️ www.elephantjournal.com?p=4195502

“If you don’t like how women look without makeup, never get married.” Before/after make up photos:

5. If she happens to let you close enough to love her, take it seriously. It means she’s trying. It means she wants to love you. And remember that helping her learn how to be loved in return is the surest way to win her heart.

#4 will kill even a relationship full of love.

9. “To recognize one’s own insanity is, of course, the arising of sanity, the beginning of healing and transcendence.”

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"Republicans are in charge of the Senate. Republicans are in charge of the House. Republicans are in charge of the Executive Branch. If the government shuts down and you honestly think Democrats are to blame, you're the reason shampoo bottles have instructions." ~ a comment

Check in on your people. We aren't all okay. 💗🙏🏼

"Auspicious coincidence comes in if we're totally present. Things should start working in a way that can be downright magical." ~ Waylon H. Lewis ⁠ Watch the Walk the Talk Show video or listen to the podcast , How to Make a Decision (a little Buddhist Tip). 👉🏼 elejrnl.com?p=4208493

No amount of approval from others can fill the emptiness that comes from abandoning yourself. Published in the great @elephantjournal.com The+Courage+to+Risk+being+Unliked%3A+Choosing+Self-Love+over+Approval. elejrnl.com?p=4197304

Hold both truths. One will heal you. One will change the world. Newly published in the great @elephantjournal.com Why+the+Mantra+%22I+am+Enough%22+is+Only+Half+the+Story. elejrnl.com?p=4207658

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"A shutdown falls on the president's lack of leadership. I mean problems start from the top and they have to get solved from the top. A shutdown means the president is weak." Donald J. Trump, 2013. PS: MAGA runs the House, Senate and Presidency...and Supreme Court!

⁠What an amazing woman.⁠ ⁠ Take a moment to slow down, and appreciate her heart, her courage, her caring, her example:⁠ ⁠ Simply click our link in bio to get inspire d & see: Jane Goodall Captures our Hearts in a Powerful 5 Minutes. {Video}⁠ www.elephantjournal.com/2016/03/jane... #maywebeofbenefit

If you looked up to her, please actually follow her example.

Just droppin' this here because today we need the reminder. Keep up the hope. 🕯️ 🙏🏼💗 ~ Molly, ed.

"Stupid Rules of Engagement' distinguish us from the Bad Guys. The Geneva Convention was created for a reason.

OH HEY JUST THOUGHT OF SOMETHING release the unredacted Epstein Files already

No more escalators for you! But drunk on the job? No problem! And leak those top secret chats! And stepping all over the Constitution, aiming your force at our own Citizens? Bonus for you!

 Now is a time for resistance. Not resistance out of aggression, but resistance out of caring for our planet, for our democracy, for our basic rights. ~ Waylon H. Lewis

Oh, Joe. But to be serious...we thought we discussed everything, and were in alignment. We should have read through this Elephant article, "6 Things to Consider Before Asking your Best Friend to Marry You" more carefully: www.elephantjournal.com/2023/09/6-th...

From a Buddhist point of view, we don’t want to slow aging. We would like to live a long life, so we can be of benefit and enjoy it thoroughly. Instead of trying to stay “young,” let’s practice the Buddhist four reminders: www.elephantjournal.com/2010/09/vide...

The great paradox of our time is that grief is everywhere, yet almost nowhere is it truly expressed:

"When we truly care for ourselves, it becomes possible to care far more profoundly about other people. The more alert and sensitive we are to our own needs, the more loving and generous we can be toward others." ~ Eda LeShan

Briefly, Elephant Academy is offering our MEDITATION FOR CRAZY (TIMES &) BUSY PEOPLE course for 75% off...because we know just how important it is in these chaotic times to come from a place of empathy, peace, and groundedness.⁠ ⁠ 🎁⁠👉🏼https://bit.ly/meditation_for_crazy_busy_people

Kindly reminder: “You can do anything, but not everything.” ~ David Allen Whatever you're working on? You've got this. But be gentle with yourself...you can't do everything, all at once. Pause. Take a deep breath. Look up at the sky. Get a cup of coffee "for here" and enjoy being present. ~ Molly

You can give, & be taken for granted. ⁠ ⁠ Give love, give support, give but also take care of your sweet self. Don't get lost in "idiot compassion." Every time you read Elephant you're keeping indie media alive & thriving & serving you & our wild world in this Big Tech-dominated society.⁠ ⁠

Read on for a (mindful) reminder from our former Ele-Editor, Juliana 1/2

Kimmel's back, in a small win against those who would strangle Free Speech in America (looking at you, Trump's FCC)

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Michael Eisner, who served as CEO of Disney for 21 years and acquired ABC while he was in charge, slams his successor Bob Iger for bending the knee.

Watch the second half if you need a little jolt of hope.

Ouch. www.elephantjournal.com/2011/07/lett...

*turns on the news* "Who the President is planning to fire next, coming up after this break..." *sigh*