[Thespiritexpress] Polotics on the Spirit Express

[Shawn Carolan-Abell]

Good morning,
Oh my heart goes out to you, as I read your email regarding the 
memorial.
Toni, THANK YOU for addressing this subject. As always, so well written
with reflection, deep clarity, your intentions and vision moving 
forward.
love to you both,
Shawn



On 2025-02-17 12:20 pm, Toni Bernbaum via Thespiritexpress wrote:
> Hello Dear Community,
> We are back from a few days away to be with family for a Memorial
> Service…... and off our computers, taking a bit of a screen break.
> 
> As we get caught up with the posts on Spirit Express which Ron and I
> have read and discussed……we would like to address the current
> conversation about our opinion regarding the appropriateness of
> politcal posts on the Spirit Express.
> 
> When we installed The Spirit Express we visualized a list serve that,
> up until now, fit our vision of a place to post inspirational films,
> poetry, art, photography, and local events
> as well as a place to ask for prayers, support, or encouragement and
> also a medium to address comments or inquiries or share links
> regarding the non-dual groups we host here.
> We wanted it to be high vibe, neutral…..even "non-dual," if
> possible.
> 
> Both Ron and I believe in freedom of speech, and we do our best to
> listen and consider opposing views than our own AND we also feel this
> list serve is not the appropriate place to share
> politics at this time.
> 
> We are reticent to make any rules about this ….we have observed
> already, that since many folks have shared they would prefer this not
> be a place for politics that
> is enough to curb that activity. We appreciate this is a list serve
> serving itself, specifcally in this regard.
> 
> We are aware there are many different political veiwpoints in our
> Spirit House community and for many this means exercising patience,
> open heartedness, and respect  in the face of
> oppossing beliefs and opinions.  For us, this is where the spriritual
> work of non-judgement gets the road test, so there is always that to
> consider and reflect upon in these circumstances.
> 
> There is so much more that could be said here about how, when, with
> whom and where to express our politics.  Suffice to say, the 12
> Principles of Attitudinal Healing, the Teachings of the Way of
> Mastery, The Love Book series, The Course in Miracles, The
> Pathwork……to name a few…..are all useful and rich resources to
> help us stay grounded, present and open hearted in
> these very challenging times.
> 
> _With love and blessings,_
> _Toni and Ron_
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