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Via LGBTQ Nation \\ Out actress Angelina Jolie says she no longer recognizes the US due to attacks on free speech ”Anything, anywhere, that divides or ... limits personal expressions and freedoms ... I think is very dangerous," she said.

 

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Via LGBTQ+ Rights Petition (Equality PAC) \\ 🏳️‍⚧️ Trans Americans need our support now more than ever

Breaking Report: “Project 2025 architects want transgender people and allies designated as terrorists”  This is heartbreaking, Daniel. The extremist Trump Administration is scapegoating transgender Americans to divide and distract from their corrupt, illegal agenda. So we’re calling on grassroots Democrats in CARMICHAEL and nationwide to stand in support of trans Americans in the face of discrimination and dangerous attacks. Will you be the *first signer from CARMICHAEL* on our petition? >> SIGN NOW: I STAND WITH TRANS AMERICANS >> [1] Donald Trump made it clear on day one that trans individuals were not safe in his vision of America. [2] He’s trying to change their passports, ban them from owning guns, and even classify them as “terrorists” – it’s GROSS. [3] We can’t let Trump’s sickening attacks stand! We need a MASSIVE show of support for our trans neighbors and community members RIGHT NOW. Please don’t let Carmichael go unrepresented on our petition to support trans Americans, Daniel! Click or tap here to sign your name >> SIGN NOW: I STAND WITH TRANS AMERICANS >> We cannot stay silent. Equality PAC

The 3 SCHOOLS of BUDDHISM Explained: Theravāda, Mahāyāna, Vajrayāna

Via Ram Dass - Love Serve Remember Foundation \\ Words of Wisdom - September 24, 2025 💠

 

"...Part of the secret of compassion is being able to embrace darkness into light. It’s being able to embrace suffering into yourself. It’s being able to acknowledge and allow. And then, the impeccable warrior hears what to do about it."   - Here & Now Podcast Episode 287

Via Dhamma Wheel | Right Speech: Refraining from Frivolous Speech

 

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RIGHT SPEECH Refraining from Frivolous Speech Frivolous speech is unhealthy. Refraining from frivolous speech is healthy. (MN 9) Abandoning frivolous speech, one refrains from frivolous speech. One speaks at the right time, speaks only what is fact, and speaks about what is good. One speaks what is worthy of being overheard, words that are reasonable, moderate, and beneficial. (DN 1) One practices thus: “Others may speak frivolously, but I shall abstain from frivolous speech.” (MN 8) A person should examine things in such a way that while examining them, their consciousness is not distracted and scattered externally, and not clinging, one does not become agitated. Then there is no origination of suffering (MN 138)

Reflection This passage seems written particularly for the 21st century, since so much of what we encounter every day seems designed to distract our consciousness and scatter it externally. Such distraction and scattering is in fact the very origin of suffering, because it leads us to become agitated and thereby to cling to one outcome or another. The whole process never gets started if we learn how to avoid or resist the distractions. Daily Practice Much of what distracts us and scatters our consciousness externally is the propensity for frivolous speech, both in the world around us and within ourselves. Is it asking too much to practice abstaining from unnecessary or unworthy speech at least once in a while? These days, learning to steer away from distraction and the scattering of our minds is a practice in itself, and we are likely to become less agitated if we are able to do it well. Tomorrow: Reflecting upon Social Action One week from today: Refraining from False Speech Share your thoughts and join the conversation on social media #DhammaWheel Questions? Visit the Dhamma Wheel orientation page.

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