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H2O Man

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Tue Oct 8, 2024, 02:36 PM Oct 2024

Vitamin K [View all]

" Our body and mind have the capacity to heal themselves if we allow them to rest. Stopping, calming, and resting are preconditions for healing. If we cannot stop, the course of our destruction will just continue. The world needs healing. Individuals, communities, and nations need healing.” -- Thich Nhat Hanh


It's less than a month away, and we can see the finish line ahead. We are on our way to victory on Election Day, and then -- despite attempts to steal the election -- we will have some months until VP Harris is sworn in. Yet the time between now and the election is when many of us will pick up the pace in campaigning.

I've encountered, both in real life and on the internet, several Good People who are experiencing fatigue. They are all friends that I have nothing but respect for. In a couple of cases, I had noticed signs that suggested the overtiredness that often results from not taking a break. Taking time to re-charge is a good thing, not weakness.

This is a strange time indeed. The felon is in a state of panic, planting the seeds of violence for after his upcoming loss in November. This effort is far greater than what he did prior to his 2020 election humiliation. For he knows that this loss will bring him face-to-face with Jack Smith in federal court.

Now, I do not say this to raise fear, or without saying that we have the antidote to the maga infection. Yes, the felon is counting on warfare. He wants blood in the streets. But the antidote for warfarin is Vitamin K -- in this case, votes for Kamala.

I had looked for information on taking rests during long, difficult struggles such as the one we are in. I figured people might be tired of my saying that boxers get a one minute rest period between rounds. As I was reading through, I saw where a psychologist wrote that it can be good for people to take rests for the exact reason that boxers get a minute between rounds. (I, of course, thought that was brilliant.)

If need be, take some time. If possible, spend time in nature, as it is healing. And if you are ready, let's fight like hell to crush the maga infection. The struggle for democracy will not end on Election Day, but we will be exactly where we need to be at this time.

Thank you,
H2O Man

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Vitamin K [View all] H2O Man Oct 2024 OP
Well Said, Particularly the Parts About Walking Away, Taking Rests, and Getting Out Into Natural Settings! The Roux Comes First Oct 2024 #1
Thank you. H2O Man Oct 2024 #3
Good advice! Wounded Bear Oct 2024 #2
Thanks! H2O Man Oct 2024 #8
Thanks for the reminder Saoirse9 Oct 2024 #4
And thank you! H2O Man Oct 2024 #10
And Vitamin K is good combined with Vitamin D Lulu KC Oct 2024 #5
Oh, I love it! H2O Man Oct 2024 #11
Many decades ago, Harvard MD, Dr. Benson identified the "relaxation engine," wherein the body goes into healing mode. SheltieLover Oct 2024 #6
Fascinating! H2O Man Oct 2024 #12
Thx, H2O! SheltieLover Oct 2024 #22
I suppose that H2O Man Oct 2024 #25
You might want to look up SheltieLover Oct 2024 #27
Thank you! H2O Man Oct 2024 #40
Well said. We all need to disconnect sometimes. It's vital for survival. ms liberty Oct 2024 #7
Absolutely! H2O Man Oct 2024 #13
Thoughtful and inspiring. yorkster Oct 2024 #9
Thank you! H2O Man Oct 2024 #14
K & R. n/t OneGrassRoot Oct 2024 #15
Thank you! H2O Man Oct 2024 #16
The toll on mental health can be huge as we all worry about how this election will turn out. Lonestarblue Oct 2024 #17
Exactly! H2O Man Oct 2024 #26
I help my body heal by birdographer Oct 2024 #18
Thank you! H2O Man Oct 2024 #28
Thank you. Thich Nhat Hanh is an amazing human. And I agree with your assessment. ED Evolve Dammit Oct 2024 #19
Thank you. H2O Man Oct 2024 #29
Amen brother Joinfortmill Oct 2024 #20
Thanks! H2O Man Oct 2024 #30
Science! dchill Oct 2024 #21
Thank you! H2O Man Oct 2024 #31
Wonderful advice and great discussion. Bumbles Oct 2024 #23
Thank you! H2O Man Oct 2024 #33
When I saw "Vitamin K", the FIRST thing I thought of was Kamala. calimary Oct 2024 #38
Sound advice as always malaise Oct 2024 #24
Thank you! H2O Man Oct 2024 #34
This one isn't close to us malaise Oct 2024 #36
Okay, good. H2O Man Oct 2024 #37
Beautifully written. Quiet Em Oct 2024 #32
Well thank you! H2O Man Oct 2024 #35
Thanks H2O Man for the inspiration -- as always, KPN Oct 2024 #39
Thank you! H2O Man Oct 2024 #41
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