Dear Blessed Ones,
Last night my husband Walt and I went to a local Democratic gathering given to thank volunteers who worked on democratic campaigns. Oregon Senator Deb Patterson, who is also an ordained clergy, gave a short speech and quoted the Christian scriptures,"....... whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." What a proufound offering during this time.
When I woke up and heard the news that Trump has been elected as President, I felt despair. The United States has become a dictatorial corporate state. We are on a roller coaster of feelings. Then I remembered what Senator Patterson said last night. But wait, we must tell the truth about our despair, but also think on what is pure, like the love God has for every creature in the universe, the love we have for God and creation. Mothers and children of all species loving and caring for one another is pleasing and pure. I meet a woman last night who shared that her doctor advised her to care for her anxiety by watching videos of baby animals to sooth herself. I think of that doctor, and I smile. It is commendable that artists and musicians gift us with beauty and inspiration and peace workers and care givers around the world generously give abundantly of themselves to us. There is excellence in those who pray and justice workers and the many saints in history and those living today - both those known to us and those unknown - who dedicate their lives to serving God.
Please don't isolate. It is time to comfort and cook for one another, sing and dance together, share and talk together. Join us in person and or on Zoom for an Earth Crisis Support Group and Potluck Party and share your feelings and thoughts. Loving community is a gift we give and receive together. Come join us now and call and reach out.
Zoom link for Monday 4-6 pm pst ECSG and Potluck Party
In person Earth Crisis Support Group and Potluck Party after church every Sunday in Dallas Oregon, 5-7 pm. Call for more info, (858) 248-5123. New groups in person and now on Zoom forming.
Co-sponsored by Our Common Home Counseling Center www.ourcommonhomecounselingcenter.org and the Living Earth Movement, www.livingearthmovenet.eco.
"Don't think a small group of people cannot the world. It is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead.