A Quaker into decentralization, permaculture, simplicity, peace. Exploring the world one step at a time. Separating facts from fiction. Always curious, often wandering. Seeker of truth, beauty and adventure. Here to learn, listen and grow. Opinions are works-in-progress. Will walk long distances for good conversation.
Public Key
npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 Profile Code
nprofile1qqst8xuws0vjsl7w85jc0pkle0gqgvycl9jdpk0ylj4t2esvpcu3y4cpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfdumvkeck
Author Public Key
npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 Show more details
Published at
2023-10-23T19:01:24+02:00 Event JSON
{
"id": "673bdba98aca35f83f304eb646e4121a27cbe3c9273ac465e22113e3fe994ab7" ,
"pubkey": "b39b8e83d9287fce3d258786dfcbd0043098f964d0d9e4fcaab5660c0e391257" ,
"created_at": 1698080484 ,
"kind": 0 ,
"tags": [],
"content": "{\"name\":\"TheFreeQuaker\",\"created_at\":1697675075,\"picture\":\"https://image.nostr.build/b0be1b21bf4d0d1a28d7c9d9a8627a4696ad42b7a82433ea5f707931e812650a.jpg\",\"about\":\"A Quaker into decentralization, permaculture, simplicity, peace. Exploring the world one step at a time. Separating facts from fiction. Always curious, often wandering. Seeker of truth, beauty and adventure. Here to learn, listen and grow. Opinions are works-in-progress. Will walk long distances for good conversation.\",\"lud16\":\"[email protected] \",\"banner\":\"https://void.cat/d/h8kCKfgkMFtpzbEkk67EG.webp\",\"nip05\":\"[email protected] \",\"displayName\":\"TheFreeQuaker\",\"display_name\":\"TheFreeQuaker\",\"website\":\"\",\"lud06\":\"\",\"pubkey\":\"b39b8e83d9287fce3d258786dfcbd0043098f964d0d9e4fcaab5660c0e391257\",\"npub\":\"npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4\"}" ,
"sig": "44b0edba1987c8ca85f23adf171b024d341d346fb8ad9830fd347acf319e0065e46a5ee76a7a56c30e8af16d54ce093da7ecb7daf336af957b66e9bc777f0676"
}
Last Notes npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker EFF also has this great tool to find surveillance used in your area: npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Can you see this comment coming from nostr? npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Just curious, do you see this comment coming from nostr? npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Now on my #TFQFavorites list npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker The Chaplain who Blessed the Hiroshima Bombers, Repents npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker I find the subject of human sexuality nuanced and complex. You find it black-and-white. From what I can tell, that's the disagreement ... npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker I guess I should assume you misunderstand the quote you provided. "With such a blind and naïve moralising approach, the whole vast storehouse of spiritual culture is devastated and its treasures detonated..." npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Still not following you. Why are you asking me to explain your point, rather than clearly stating your own position? npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker From the quote you provided, it sounds like that you see simplistic moralizing as destroying culture, creativity, and human potential. Yet you're condemning others to hell with a black-and-white view of complex social and moral issues, reducing it all to a simple "good vs evil". npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Sorry, but I'm not convinced yet. I'm not even sure what you mean by "moralizing", much less why I'm a hypocrite. Without making assumptions, who's doing the moralizing here? npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Starting a thread to better understand someone... npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Welcome to nostr! Bitcoin dad reporting for duty. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Disagreement doesn't have to mean disrespect. How we speak matters as much as what we say. Your harshness alone discredits you and harms you, even if you're unaware. (I also disagree with you entirely.) npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker #nevent1q…3m8s npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker ... and states have been gerrymandered to ensure a stalemate. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Technology should liberate the oppressed and give voice to the voiceless. Our innovations must serve justice and mercy. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Technology that exploits is darkness. Seek tools that bring light. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker It's up to us, that's for sure. I quit major social platforms because they felt anti-social to me. They fostered loose global connections but weakened local IRL relationships. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker It's definitely amplified online, but happens in real life, too. Watch a local town council meeting. Plenty of people arguing their position is perfect even when it's blatantly wrong. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker 😂 Here's what she posted: npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker I tell people about nostr, but don't push hard since there's probably no community for them, and they won't build it themselves. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker https://image.nostr.build/42c6c09dea04aee09d528cbb4644bffd140a70a7143688d80eb0fc0b3b1ad914.png npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Technology should empower, not control. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "Monastics should diligently cultivate silence at all times." npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "It is much easier to put this ceaseless love on trial and nail it to a cross than hear it and feel open to change." npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker People forget how much freedom of religion helps Christianity remain vital. Christians hold a wide range of views on the Bible, often disagreeing strongly about its interpretation and application. Who's view would be taught in schools? npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "As a Quaker organization, opposing all war is a foundational moral principle. Yet, this message is not only rooted in faith, but also pragmatism. Time and again, we’ve seen war-based solutions to security challenges fail, all the while inflicting a terrible human toll. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "The moral urgency of a ceasefire is painfully clear. But it’s crucial that Congress also recognizes that ending the war is vital for our own national security." npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "Wherever two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst." npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker I'm leading a discussion with teens soon about "What is the Truth?" It's more important now than ever. We're surrounded by so many people noisily trying to gain clout, likes, and follows. It's easy to think that how you get ahead in life. But it's all shallow and the success will ultimately feel hollow. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker “Peace is not just about the absence of conflict; it’s also about the presence of justice. Martin Luther King Jr. even distinguished between ‘the devil’s peace’ and God’s true peace. A counterfeit peace exists when people are pacified or distracted or so beat up and tired of fighting that all seems calm. But true peace does not exist until there is justice, restoration, forgiveness. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker I started this over a decade ago after returning from a backpacking trip. The simplicity drew me in, but I hadn't considered the health benefits. Some decisions I've never regretted: sleeping on the floor, ditching the TV, and giving away the dishwasher. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "Tell me how much a dollar cost npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "There is a spirit which I feel that delights to do no evil, nor to revenge any wrong, but delights to endure all things, in hope to enjoy its own in the end. Its hope is to outlive all wrath and contention, and to weary out all exaltation and cruelty, or whatever is of a nature contrary to itself. It sees to the end of all temptations. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself and the fact that I think I’m following your will does not mean that I’m actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road though I may know nothing about it. Therefore, I will trust you always. Though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death, I will not fear, for you are ever with me and you will never leave me to face my perils alone." npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Consumerism corrodes the soul. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Send it! npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Grappling with paradox is essential to developing a deep understanding of the world and ourselves. It's a path to wisdom. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Always worth listening to @npub1a2c…w83a and @npub1sg6…f63m. A great discussion at a great event. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Nice! I tried mushroom logs once and had no luck. This makes me think I should try again. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Quaker Lobby Calls for De-Escalation and Restraint Between Israel and Iran npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Israel’s Conscientious Objectors Stand on the Shoulders of Giants npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker “Do not store up for yourselves treasures npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Actually, I'm not sure Grellet said this. But I like the sentiment. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "May we look upon our treasures, and the furniture of our houses, and the garments in which we array ourselves, and try whether the seeds of war have nourishment in these our possessions." npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it for I shall not pass this way again." npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "Do not meddle in political parties or matters, but seek for the truth and righteousness of the Lord to be established in the earth." npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker “We will not build a better world by killing other people’s children…It’s time for us to turn up the volume for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and an end to all the violence.” npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Preparing for the next stage of the bull run... npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much." npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty." (Proverbs 21:5) npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "Give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread." (Proverbs 30:8) npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "Honest weights and scales are the Lord's; all the weights in the bag are His work." (Proverbs 16:11) npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "The inner life is still the most important of all. Unless it be right, nothing can be right." ~ Rufus Jones, #Quaker npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker On Martin Luther King Day, it's worth remember all who stood behind him and helped to make him a giant among men. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker I agree that AI can further degrade MSM, but I'm not sure by how much. The bar is already so low. Strong bias already contaminates all sides. If people don't care about the truth, AI simply gets them there faster. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Some of my current notions about God: npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "The pure Spirit of Christ directs to meekness, gentleness, and love amongst all people; and those who live in this Spirit are taught to love their enemies, and to be kind to them that hate them." ~ John Woolman, #Quaker npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Jesus npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker https://image.nostr.build/42976e96c6e81826acfb3a16dc4e7f7b5175dc2d0d2ec2e524e9610557090eec.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=1440x1028&alt=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fcnl.org%2Fupdates%2F2023-12%2Fmuslim-and-jew-walk-quaker-office-identity-and-solidarity-peace&blurhash=r5R%7B.600%7EWRjs%3ANGaeRjIUofxuRjR*ayWBs%3Aofay%5E%2BxuNGR%25s%3At7Rjt7s%3AxuRjayofxaRjays%3ARj%7EWofWBbGWBofWVWBoft7WBt7RjWBt7WBWBs%3A&x=ddc9658df4d7a9e7a20b5bef3782ff8c7e04cc29ac3241cb8cd656df5827ff5f npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Samuel McPherson Janney (1801–1880) was a renowned American Quaker historian, educator, and minister from Loudoun County, Virginia where he was a member of Goose Creek Meeting in Lincoln. He established several schools emphasizing moral teachings, penned insightful historical works on Quakers, actively advocated against slavery, and widely shared the Quaker message as a recorded minister. His lifelong dedication championed peace, simplicity, and equality. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker What a wonderful thing to do for others... npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "Authentic abundance does not lie in secured stockpiles of food or cash or influence or affection but in belonging to a community where we can give those goods to others who need them--and receive them from others when we are in need." npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "Whether the scarce resource is money or love or power or words, the true law of life is that we generate more of whatever seems scares by trusting and supply and passing it around." npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker This is one of my mantras. Rules aren't bad in of themselves. It's important to know which part of a rule is helpful and which isn't. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker It's a cold, rainy holiday after a long drought. I'm in a coffee shop next to a drafty window. A young guy just walked in with flowers for a young lady sitting and waiting. Later today, my wife and I are belatedly celebrating our 20th anniversary with a long weekend getaway in the woods. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "Israelis and Palestinians alike are traumatized people who love the land and deserve to live there in peace." npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Levi Coffin (1798–1877) was a dedicated #Quaker abolitionist often referred to as the "President of the Underground Railroad." Born in North Carolina, he and his wife, Catharine, provided a safe haven for hundreds of escaped enslaved people in their Indiana and Ohio homes. His relentless efforts, combined with his belief in equality, solidified his legacy as a key figure in the fight against slavery, assisting thousands on their journey to freedom. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "The curious task of economics is to demonstrate to men how little they really know about what they imagine they can design." ~ Friedrich Hayek npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/05/business/banks-accounts-close-suddenly.html npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker gm, nostr. be still and listen. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Strong. Local. Communities. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker That's why I'm here trying to hold down the other side of conversations. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker ... and logoff Twitter. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker This is a great big picture episode. I find Neil Howe to be one of the few intellectually honest people left. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker gn, nostriches npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker The letter I sent to my Senators and Representative: npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Early on you will see a woman pause in silence. That is a common way for Quakers to begin a gathering. It is a reminder to bring to center yourself and listen to that of God around you. It is a shortened version of what we do in a #Quaker meeting for worship. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker War is not the answer. This is a rallying cry for Quakers, who are part of a historic peace church. While many Quakers are pacifists, not all are. It's not a requirement. But it is one of our central testimonies to the world. We should always strive to create the conditions for peace and remove the impetus for war. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker The teachings of Lao Tzu had a profound impact on me in college, though it took many years before I began to understand the Tao Te Ching. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "On Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. EDT, we will gather as a community in grief and action. Join experts from the Friends Committee on National Legislation and American Friends Service Committee for insights into what is happening in Israel-Palestine, the response from U.S. lawmakers, and what we can do as advocates to respond." npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker All around town, young squirrels are busy eating walnuts, chestnuts, and acorns. Then there is the murder of crows gathering loudly on Locust Street. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker #nevent1q…h22c npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Some wonderful quotes from Bayard Rustin, the #Quaker civil rights leader. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker #Quaker npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "To turn all we possess into the channel of universal love becomes the business of our lives." ~ John Woolman, #Quaker npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Bayard Rustin (1912–1987) was a visionary civil rights activist, strategist, and key adviser to Martin Luther King Jr. An openly gay man and #Quaker, Rustin was instrumental in organizing the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Despite facing prejudice for his sexuality and beliefs, he remained steadfast in his commitment to nonviolent protest and justice, leaving an indelible mark on the American civil rights movement. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker Another note on Jack Powelson... He died January 1, 2009, mere days before Bitcoin launched. I wonder what he would have made of all that's come after him. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker In an moment of synchronicity, I picked up this book from my Meeting's library assuming it had a modern liberal perspective. I was pleasantly surprised to find classically liberal views blending progressive and libertarian ideas grounded in Quaker testimonies. Jack Powelson also wrote a blog called The Quaker Economist... a treasure trove for me to explore this winter. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker From John P. Powelson, a #Quaker economist, and his short book "Seeking Truth Together: Enabling the Poor and Saving the Planet in the Manner of Friends". npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker i breathed in all my opinions npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker I normally need to let my head clear out so I can see/feel the priorities. Unfortunately, that normally means eliminating the major time sucks on the internet: social media, news, and videos ... in that order. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker For them, it was the A1 protein. Their fine with goat milk, thank goodness. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker We used to receive raw milk from a local farmer. It was the best. Unfortunately, we gave it up because the rest of my family had dairy allergies and it felt like a bit much of a luxury for just me. But, man, did I love it. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker It's a significant time investment I usually only make for people I see regularly. I've had to start from square one, building up understandings gradually. If someone believes Twinkies are health food, they may be miles from even getting to the starting line. Plus everyone's entry point is different - for me it was human rights, sparked by an Andreas Antonopoulos interview in 2016. For one person, it could be finally grasping inflation. For another person, it's freedom. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker I recently finished “There Is No God and He Is Always with You”. He cleared up so much confusion I'd been carrying for decades. It also improved my experience of meditating by connecting it to something larger than me ... but not in a new agey way. I can't overstate how much I appreciate his pragmatism. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker 💯 I'm glad you're making this connection with ADHD. I was diagnosed as an adult, finally understanding so much about my childhood and adulthood struggles. I'd already given up alcohol since even two beers caused a depressive hangover lasting days. Nicotine I quit 20 years prior. About 6 months ago, I noticed coffee was making me feel worse immediately after drinking it - a pattern I'd experienced many times over the years. A while back, I went caffeine-free for a few months months and felt great. So I quit again. I definitely think more clearly, sleep better, and have steadier energy all day. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker There are so many aspects of user interfaces that require an understanding on the interface semantics. Without that understanding, older folks just can't figure out where to go. The increased complexity logging into applications compounds the problem...2FA, captchas, pop ups the sometimes pop under. npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker "The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience." npub1kwdcaq7e9pluu0f9s7rdlj7sqscf37ty6rv7fl92k4nqcr3ezfts8enny4 TheFreeQuaker I love Brad Warner's books. Writers on Zen are often high on and themselves and inscrutable ... or high on themselves and mass market. He's clear and humble and also ventures into the deep end of the pool.
