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DOROTHY HOLLAHAN's avatar

Thank you Annette for sharing this. I have shared will several friends after a group discussion of frustration with the news - format and content. We now have some great tools to deal with this!

Annette Marquis's avatar

I’m so happy about that, Dorothy. I thought it was invaluable so I’m glad you found it that way too. And thanks for the comment!

presleylisa@earthlink.net's avatar

Thank you both. I frequently give myself permission to not do news, and this will be helpful for the times I wish to engage.

Annette Marquis's avatar

That’s my feeling, too, Lisa. Glad it was helpful!

Janice Marie Johnson's avatar

PS Good to see the image of a familiar , fab woman in the middle of the terrific cover art!

Janice Marie Johnson's avatar

Dear Annette, Thank you for sharing this with us. Please let Regina know that her recent article was a gift for my soul that arrived at the perfect time. I frequently feel overwhelmed by the state of the world, and though I volunteer at a local Spanish-speaking elementary school, I often feel helpless in the face of broad societal challenges -- local, national, and global.

I am deeply grateful for the clarity and generosity of spirit in the insightful, gracious, timeless and radical touchstones Regina provided. I am now committed to working toward "engaged equanimity." With utmost respect, I say, "Brava, Regina!"

Annette Marquis's avatar

I understand the overwhelm you feel, even when you’re doing what you can. I’m glad this message spoke to you. Hopefully, you can carry it either way you.

Melissa Scott Sinclair's avatar

Grateful for these insights and instructions -- thank you, Regina and Annette!

Annette Marquis's avatar

Glad you found them helpful, Melissa. I did too!

Regina Largent's avatar

Thank you for sharing with your community.

Annette Marquis's avatar

I thought it was the helpful thing I read in a long time too!

Regina Largent's avatar

Thank you, Helen.

Helen Bishop's avatar

Thank you, Regina, for what you wrote. I appreciate the detail and explanations of Buddhist practice. Thank you, Annette, for posting this. It is the most helpful thing I've read in quite some time. I really appreciate it.

Annette Marquis's avatar

Thank you, Helen. I thought so too. That's why I wanted to share it.