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Congress’ attending physician says there are “unprecedented” cases of Covid throughout the complex.

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En los pequeños detalles

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Y cuando el aprendiz de artista descubrió que un charco es capaz de reflejar pedazos de cielo, nubes y frondas de árboles, entendió la lección que su maestro pretendió inculcarle al invitarlo a buscar trozos de vida en lo más pequeño, en las expresiones de apariencia humilde e insignificante. El muchacho, inquieto y acosado con tanta interrogante, caminó ensimismado y, a la vez, atento a todo lo que le rodeaba, por el pueblo y por la campiña. Los charcos que antes pisaba con arrogancia y descuido, captaron su atención cuando miró que algo minúsculo tiene el poder de reproducir un paisaje mayúsculo. Se sintió maravillado al comprobar, en primer término, que la acumulación de gotas diminutas de lluvia, forman charcos que retratan la profundidad inconmensurable del cielo. Permaneció sentado en una piedra, en algún paraje desolado de la llanura…

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Notes to myself

LANDBACK Friends

This morning I’m seeking guidance for a way to discuss the concepts of, and my experiences with Mutual Aid in preparation for a discussion about that with my Quaker meeting.

Quakers have a long tradition of prayerfully reflecting upon a series of questions, we call queries, to facilitate our discussions of topics like education, social and economic justice, peace and nonviolence. You can see these queries here: Advices and Queries.

The brilliance of using questions stimulates each of us to engage with the topic, whether we speak aloud about our reflections or not. To facilitate reflection and prayer rather than being lectured to.

Developing queries about Mutual Aid to guide this discussion might be the best approach. So, what should the queries be?

We need to discuss:

  • What is Mutual Aid?
  • What are the pros and cons of charity?
  • Why is Mutual Aid not charity?
  • Examples of vertical and…

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Our Reason for Living

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This moment is the opportune time to ask ourselves what is our reason for living. We have to have a vision, we can’t live in a vacuum. Money and luxury does not satisfy one’s thirst for peace. The only pacifier is finding a cause that benefits the Universe, and all living beings. We aren’t masters, we are co-creators who are tasked with making the world a better place than we found it. Peace to everyone wherever you are.

© Norma Bobb-Semple 2022

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