Oh my God Nora. Thank goodness you have those angels, supportive friends, Bill for example.. however the general populous of Ojai is missing out if they didn't recognize what a blessed wonderful advocate for the betterment of this world, you Nora, are there.
Honestly, that walking into the middle of conflict thing, it's like an autopilot thing for me. I looked around and saw no one else stepping up and the energy I was running just walked me up in front of the dais.
It seems so important for each of us to understand what you told the folks at that meeting - that we can run the same energies we are hoping to transform if we are not mindful of that possibility and and if we are not committed to interrupting it. May we cultivate the courage to abide in our hearts, express our grief, and stay connected with one another. May peace and justice prevail in each of our hearts and across every land. Thank you, Nora!
Ojai, as I'm sure you're aware, is a designated "International City of Peace". Such a shame this, anything but peaceful, incident occurred in the City. Those that partook in stirring up the unrest at this Special City Council Meeting should ALL be ashamed of themselves! I'm not at all trivializing the subject matter of the meeting, but I believe the issue is NOT one that should be addressed by the City Council. Thank You for attempting to deescalate the overflow of emotions.
Watching you speak, and then you and Bill speaking together, has brought me to my knees within and tears flowing hard and fast. I am so eternally grateful that I get to call you my friend and mentor. There are no other words for what a gift you are to this world. In my heart, outside of time and space, I join with both of you, in that moment, speaking to all life everywhere, saying peace and respectful speech are the only way through anything now.
We are the power of ONE, limitless, unstoppable, and unified in the great power of love and peace for ALL. May the blessings be and continue pouring free to all our hearts everywhere.
Oh my God Nora. Thank goodness you have those angels, supportive friends, Bill for example.. however the general populous of Ojai is missing out if they didn't recognize what a blessed wonderful advocate for the betterment of this world, you Nora, are there.
Thank you so much, Susan. I have received so much love from the community here.
I also want to add that you are so strong
Honestly, that walking into the middle of conflict thing, it's like an autopilot thing for me. I looked around and saw no one else stepping up and the energy I was running just walked me up in front of the dais.
I get that! And for me after I do that sort of thing, I look around and say, did I just do THAT?
It seems so important for each of us to understand what you told the folks at that meeting - that we can run the same energies we are hoping to transform if we are not mindful of that possibility and and if we are not committed to interrupting it. May we cultivate the courage to abide in our hearts, express our grief, and stay connected with one another. May peace and justice prevail in each of our hearts and across every land. Thank you, Nora!
Thank you, Anna. Such beautiful thoughts.
Nora,
Ojai, as I'm sure you're aware, is a designated "International City of Peace". Such a shame this, anything but peaceful, incident occurred in the City. Those that partook in stirring up the unrest at this Special City Council Meeting should ALL be ashamed of themselves! I'm not at all trivializing the subject matter of the meeting, but I believe the issue is NOT one that should be addressed by the City Council. Thank You for attempting to deescalate the overflow of emotions.
-- Drew Mashburn
Thank you, Drew.
Watching you speak, and then you and Bill speaking together, has brought me to my knees within and tears flowing hard and fast. I am so eternally grateful that I get to call you my friend and mentor. There are no other words for what a gift you are to this world. In my heart, outside of time and space, I join with both of you, in that moment, speaking to all life everywhere, saying peace and respectful speech are the only way through anything now.
We are the power of ONE, limitless, unstoppable, and unified in the great power of love and peace for ALL. May the blessings be and continue pouring free to all our hearts everywhere.
Thank you, Anne. Joining with Bill in that moment was truly powerful.