00:24:19 Jeannine: deportations 00:24:37 SusanLC: URG 00:24:48 Jeannine: deportations typing? or voice? 00:24:59 Julia: I am so upset about the tax cut and jobs bill …..I am so discouraged 00:24:59 Cyndy: racism, hate, immigrants rights and ICE 00:25:37 Patricia: ACA, prospective cuts to Medicare from Tax Reform bill 00:26:55 Carol's iPad: we are very involved in Indivisible activism. we turned our township Blue and we have sooo many young people getting involved in activism! our community is stronger and energized! we are connecting many groups besides Indivisible including ACLU People Power, religious groups, Racial Justice groups , it is very empowering! 00:27:11 Julia: the only celebration I can think of is the election results in the Virginia and Alabama and the hope that we sweep the 2018 elections 00:28:23 Jeannine: one of the parts of Saratoga Immigration activists is to give rides to people we can’t ask questions of. It is so sobering and saddening. One has been deported. 00:28:26 SusanLC: That's good Julia! 00:29:12 Margaret: So sad about loss of national monument land designations. 00:30:13 Jeannine: Black Votes Matter!!!! 00:30:19 Margaret: We owe the Alabama election to people of color. We must work for racial justice always. 00:30:28 ellendeacon: Thinking as one who has lived inside the “privilege bubble” all my life, there is both grief and fear, and on the other hand gratitude and promise, in facing up to the way that these days, no one is exempt from danger and disruption — even though certainly some are far more targeted and vulnerable than “me and mine” are. Strong, consciousness-opening and supporting local community is essential to support. And our Friends meeting has embraced a minute to address racism issues directly. 00:31:40 Patricia: as a person living in the South prospective coalition with black women to turn around election results in Southern states 00:31:53 ellendeacon: Basically, having such open and egregious violations of humanity by those “in power” is a huge opportunity for serious, deep-rooted organizing and change. 00:31:56 Margaret: Thankful for the Warren Buffetts of the world who stand for people with less. 00:32:48 Margaret: *stand with 00:33:05 elizabethterry: Seeing many friends who have health issues that have been exacerbated by their pain over Trump’s election and actions. 00:36:43 SusanLC: As Ellen speaks my mind roles to "random" acts of violence in killing through cars/gun--and in language---I am so vulnerable! And these have made me HEAR more of what other's experience. Listening as I retreat from a death in my family followed now by a very ill friend. I am listening, grieving, and celebrating the bravery of those who act and speak--like Ruby Sales, Reb Barber, Marille, and so on .... 00:37:49 Jeannine: Arctic wild life refuge drilling 00:39:06 Margaret: So glad for the waging nonviolence website and inspiration there. 00:39:14 Jeannine: I am hearing of many young people who are in business, making money doing good, which is so creative and hopeful. 00:40:02 SusanLC: Cornell West, Etc. Yes. Much prayer and Light. The role of the news media--hmmm. I thought that would get better as Trump disrespects it, but it is not getting better ... not yet. 00:41:19 Julia: My capacity feels very low tonight. Hope the longer days and the week off change that feeling. 00:41:41 SusanLC: Starting to think of what I learned this year .... 00:41:49 Jeannine: yes yes yes to spiritual discipline 00:42:17 Margaret: LOL. I never neglect self-care! 00:44:36 Carol's iPad: absolutely gooood advice to find a group! 00:45:13 Jeannine: The 4 roles from the first class have been helpful—Advocacy, Organizer, Rebel, Helper 00:46:39 Jeannine: MLK’s speech about the importance of maladjustment 00:47:16 Margaret: So much dystopian fiction is being written these days. You're right we need to think about the opposite. 00:48:11 SusanLC: Both of them! 00:48:42 SusanLC: I have her first 4 books. 5th sacred thing I love it! 00:49:32 ellendeacon: Let’s not overlook that Julia has said she’s in a hard place. 00:49:44 SusanLC: I'm reReading Parable of te Seed--Octavia Butler's vision is harsh. Its good in music 00:52:12 SusanLC: Thank you for the reminder about presence. 00:52:39 SusanLC: I've been TUTORING! tat's my leading ... 00:52:44 SusanLC: Write in the comments? 00:53:14 SusanLC: WORD on the side 00:56:45 Carol's iPad: thank you Eileen. when the panic hit i signed up for several Quaker based trainings. i was frantic to stop the chaos and threat but am 75and worried that i was too old. well, through the several trainings i learned that i did not have to solve allll the problems at once and focused on acting locally! thank you for your wisdom and guidance! 01:00:03 Carol's iPad: Flourish Under Stress given by Tara Branch through Udemy!! i really want to learn to flourish when under stress very mindfully!! 01:04:52 SusanLC: I'm walking in the woods Thank you 01:05:14 laurasilverman: Also: for the person being tutored, it is *not* a small thing! 01:05:35 SusanLC: You are right! I've been in a circle of gratitude! 01:05:48 SusanLC: It brings intears. 01:07:04 Carol's iPad: also also learned is that it is Best to choose the one thing you did at work or volunteer work that feeds your soul! that will keep you strong! 01:08:03 SusanLC: Yes, thngs change! Age. Bravo for the 350 group! We age even if we do nothinng, so DO. Lovely 01:08:14 laurasilverman: Hooray for Elaine and her 350 group! 01:08:17 SusanLC: WOW 01:08:20 laurasilverman: Inspirational. 01:08:37 Thais: You go!! 01:11:23 SusanLC: Yes. FInding what we enjoy ... what we are drawn to. 01:15:32 SusanLC: Discernmetn. I used to want to do what everyone else was doing. Hard to let go of that. I let go. 01:15:50 Patricia: I appreciate the bit about us introverts needing to respect our “introvert” self when being involved in activism 01:15:57 Patricia: from Thais 01:18:08 SusanLC: HW! Thank you. remnds me of the old Despair/Empowerment HW. I'll do it. 01:18:15 SusanLC: BYE! 01:18:16 Julia: i need to pack before a long drive across the country but this has been very well timed and much appreciated. 01:18:57 Cyndy: Thank you Eileen. And thank you everyone! 01:19:03 Margaret: Thank you so much! 01:19:15 Jeannine: Being part of the Poor People’s Campaign has been amazing training. 01:19:23 SusanLC: Goodnight, dear oones. I feel grateful.