[Thespiritexpress] Polotics on the Spirit Express

[Giovanna Pagano]

Oh a memorial- I see it now. Our deepest condolences on your loss❤️

> On Feb 18, 2025, at 9:33 AM, Shawn Carolan-Abell via Thespiritexpress <thespiritexpress at lists.mcn.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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