Kamala Harris for President
Let's help her defeat Trump and Neutralize Project 2025
I heartily and eagerly endorse Kamala Harris for President of the United States. I have donated to her campaign, and will again — and I hope you will consider donating, too: https://tinyurl.com/ElectingHarris
We are in an emergency crisis because of the dangerous rise of theocratic fascism. We must do all we can to thwart it. Kamala Harris is the right person to lead the way. She has all my support.
Here’s some intelligent, well-informed HOPE from the brilliant political observer Heather Cox Richardson: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson
Here’s more intelligent, well-informed HOPE from the brilliant political observer Rebecca Solnit: https://www.facebook.com/rebecca.solnit
Watch Heather’s recent report: https://tinyurl.com/SmartHope
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Great uplifting song by Keb' Mo' with Roseanne Cash:
Great uplifting song my Monica Pasqual:
HAVING TRUE INFORMATION IS POWERFUL
In my last two newsletters, I expressed thoughts, feelings, and research that have been evoked by our current crisis — and that I believe are crucial to my well being and my relationship with the world — as well as your well being and your relationship with the world.
I encourage you to keep the newsletter from two weeks ago as a resource, as it details the reasons why we must prevent Trump and his enablers from coming into theocratic dictatorial power and perpetrating the malignant desecration of rights they call Project 2025: https://tinyurl.com/JusticeAndBeauty
The newsletter from last week has good ideas on how crucial it is, during this emergency, to take good care of ourselves and make sure we are psychically protected: https://tinyurl.com/BeautyJustice
THE FUNDAMENTALIST NEED TO BE FREE OF PARADOX AND NUANCE
So much of the current madness is fueled by an adolescent-style belief that perfection is possible and desirable.
So much of the manic fanaticism stems from a fundamentalist-type longing to be free of paradox and contradiction so as to embrace some delusional dream of one-dimensional certainty.
So much of the cacophonous, scorching ignorance is perpetrated by people who fail F. Scott Fitzgerald's test: “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function."
The demonization of the incremental approach to getting amazing things done is severely disempowering to the demonizers.
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MASTER OF THE OBVIOUS
I am a Master of the Obvious. I will start by naming which institutions in our culture do bad and self-serving things: every one of them.
The institutions that do bad and self-serving things are corporations, religions, governments, the media, big science, medicine, the pharmaceuticals, academia, publishing, the film and art and music industries, the big tech companies, professional sports, and every other system I neglected to name.
Here's what we masters of the obvious do: Toward all the bad and self-serving institutions, we develop a discerning skepticism, based on accurate evidence. We criticize them. We do what we can to reform them. And we acknowledge that they also do some good and helpful things that we're grateful for.
So we go forward, holding in our minds a poised understanding of their contradictions, as intelligent fools do. We cultivate an awareness that everything on earth is flawed and imperfect, and that many imperfect and flawed things (not all) also have value and beneficence.
We meditate on the psychological concept of co-emergence, which postulates that every beautiful, useful thing is intertwined with some challenging problem; that every challenging problem has some inspiration and education to offer us.
We meditate on what my daughter said when she was five years old, "There's nothing in the world that is either all good or all bad."
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WILD LOVE
Is love only love when it's polite and courteous?
Is goodness always the same as niceness?
Do our expressions of compassion need to be unfailingly cordial and tactful?
Must our passion for justice and truth be reined in by tact and gentility?
No. No. No. No.
Sometimes love is unruly, even wild.
Lots of people use their niceness as a cover for being mean and bigoted.
To be effective, compassion may require us to be fierce and relentless.
If we want to create more justice and truth in the world, we might have to act in ways that offend the status quo.
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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
For the Week of July 25
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Some bamboo species grow very quickly—as much as 36 inches per day. I suspect your capacity to burgeon and blossom will display a similar vigor in the coming weeks. You may be surprised at how dramatic your development is. I’m hoping, of course, that you will be acutely focused on channeling your fertility in positive ways. Don’t feed an urge to recklessly gamble, for instance. Don’t pursue connections with influences that are no damn good for you. Instead, decide right now what areas of your life you want to be the beneficiaries of your growth spurt. Choose the beauty and power you will encourage to ripen.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): For months, we heard and saw crows pecking on the roof of our rental house. Why? Were they grubbing for food? It was mildly annoying, but seemingly no big deal. Then one night, their small, regular acts of mayhem climaxed in an unexpected event. Rain began to fall around 8 pm. It was constant, though not heavy. At 9, the ceilings in five rooms began to leak. By 10:30, our house was flooded. We managed to rescue most of our precious items, but the house was damaged. We had to find a new place to live. I don’t expect anything nearly this drastic to befall you, dear Virgo. But I do encourage you to check to see if any small problem is gradually growing bigger. Now is a favorable time to intervene and forestall an unfavorable development.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Two Scottish veterinarians researched the health of rhesus monkeys that are compelled by human handlers to dance on the streets of Islamabad, Pakistan. When I first learned about this, my response was, “Wow! Don’t those doctors have anything better to do? That is the most obscure research I have ever heard of.” But later, I decided I admired the doctors because they were motivated primarily by compassion. They found the monkeys were under severe stress, and they publicized the fact as a public service. Their work will ultimately lead to better treatment of the monkeys. In accordance with astrological omens, Libra, I advise you to seek out comparable ways to express altruism in the coming weeks. By engaging in noble and idealistic acts, you will attract good fortune into your sphere both for yourself and others.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do you place any limits on how deep and expansive you allow your yearnings to be? Are you ever worried that maybe you desire too much and are at risk of asking for too much? If you answered yes to those questions, Scorpio, I will give you a temporary license to rebel against your wariness. In accordance with astrological rhythms, I authorize you to experiment with feeling the biggest, strongest, wildest longings you have ever felt. Please note that I am not advising you to immediately go out and actually express those longings to the hilt. For now, I’d like you to simply have the experience of entertaining their full intensity. This will be a healing experience.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will never guess the identity of the strongest animal on the planet. It’s not the gorilla, tiger, or elephant. It’s the dung beetle, which can lug loads that weigh 1,141 times as much as it does. The equivalent for you would be to pull six double-decker buses crammed with people. I’m happy to inform you that although you won’t be able to accomplish that feat in the coming weeks, your emotional and spiritual strength will be formidable. You may be surprised at how robust and mighty you are. What do you plan to do with all that power?
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): By age 35, you have already shed over 50 pounds of skin. The flesh that covers you is in a constant state of renewal. In the coming weeks, I expect your rate of regeneration to be even higher than usual—not only in regard to your skin, but everything else in your life, as well. Here’s a proviso: Renewal and regeneration are always preceded by withering or dwindling. To enjoy the thrill of revitalization, you must allow the loss of what was once vital but is no longer.
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EXPLORE THE BIG PICTURE OF YOUR LIFE
with my Expanded Audio Horoscopes for the Second Half of 2024. This is the last week they will be available.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Among people who go hiking a lot, “death march” is a term that refers to a long trudge through boring scenery in bad weather. Let’s use this as a metaphor for your life. I believe you have recently finished your own metaphorical version of a “death march.” Any minute now, you will begin a far more enjoyable series of experiences. Get ready for an entertaining meander through interesting terrains in fine weather. Be alert for unpredictable encounters with inspiration and education.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Alex Larenty gives massages to lions at the Lion Park near Johannesburg, South Africa. They especially love foot rubs. Even Jamu, king of the local beasts, rolls onto his back so Larenty can get a good angle while caressing and kneading his paws. I bring this to your attention, Pisces, because it’s a good metaphor for the unique power you will have in the coming days: a knack for dealing successfully with wild influences and elemental powers through the magic of kindness, affection, and service.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries singer-songwriter Lady Gaga has written many songs, both for herself and other artists. She has famously declared that some of her most successful songs took her just 10 minutes to compose. They include “Just Dance," “Poker Face," and “Born This Way.” According to my interpretation of the astrological omens, you could be rising to Lady Gaga levels of creativity in your own sphere during the coming weeks. And I won't be surprised if your imaginative innovations flow with expeditious clarity, like Gaga at her most efficient.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): During the winter, some animals hibernate. They enter a state of dormancy, slowing their metabolism, breathing, and heart rate. Other animals enter a similar state during the summer, conserving energy when the weather is hot and dry. It’s called estivation. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, many of you Tauruses would benefit from a modified version of estivation in the next couple of weeks. You’re in prime time to recharge your energy through deep relaxation and rest.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The English word “amphibian” is derived from the Greek term amphibios, which means “living a double life.” The original meaning of the English word was “combining two qualities; having two modes of life,” though eventually it came to be used primarily to describe animals that function well on both land and in water. You Geminis are of course the most amphibious of all the astrological tribes. You can feel at home in a variety of situations. This may sometimes stir up confusion, but I see it as one of your greatest potential strengths. In the coming weeks, I hope you enjoy it to the maximum. It should serve you well. Wield it to take advantage of the sweet perks of versatility.
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Donated twice already
I fully endorse Kamala too
I appreciate your voice so much in these anxious times.