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It is Always Right Now: Make It or Break It
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Return to charisasmith.com. Saturday, March 31, 2012. Make It or Break It. Make It or Break It.The subtle dance of Morality. Three Refuges of a Zen Peacemaker. Inviting all creations into the mandala of my practice and vowing to serve them, I take refuge in:. Oneness, the awakened nature of all beings. Diversity, the ocean of wisdom and compassion. Harmony, the interdependence of all creations. Three Tenets of a Zen Peacemaker. Not-knowing, thereby giving up fixed ideas about myself and the universe.
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It is Always Right Now: September 2011
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Return to charisasmith.com. Friday, September 2, 2011. If we believe in true equality, we can not treat women as second class citizens. Please defend women's health and safe families by standing up for fair legal rights. Society at large, and children in particular, need women who can make choices about their own fate. Please support Planned Parenthood in our protection efforts, at secure.ppaction.org. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. Simple template. Template images by simonox.
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It is Always Right Now: Don't Get Used to Your Clothes
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Return to charisasmith.com. Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Don't Get Used to Your Clothes. Don't get used to your clothes: "Justices Approve Strip-Searches for Any Offense" -. Http:/ www.nytimes.com/2012/. I don't think we can afford to be shy about this one. Please see http:/ www.charisasmith.com/make-a-difference. For ways that you can take action. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. What Innocence Really Means. Dont Get Used to Your Clothes.
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It is Always Right Now: Obama Tells ABC News Same-Sex Marriage Should Be Legal
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Return to charisasmith.com. Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Obama Tells ABC News Same-Sex Marriage Should Be Legal. President Obama has gained the courage to say that people are equal, regardless of who and how they love. It's overdue, and I am grateful. The New York Times. Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 3:10 PM EDT. Obama Tells ABC News Same-Sex Marriage Should Be Legal. READ MORE AT http:/ thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/09/obama-likely-to-speak-about-same-sex-marriage-in-interview/? View my complete profile.
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It is Always Right Now: November 2012
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Return to charisasmith.com. Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Approaching the Anniversary of Taliana's Death. She was one of the most gifted people I've ever met. A bit of trivia that helps explain the poem- she was also my piercing buddy, year after year.after year! For Taliana, my Forever Sister:. For anyone who believes in energy flow, please send some metta (loving energy) our way. I feel grateful for all I have, will not take it for granted, and know with certainty that you are a part of it.
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It is Always Right Now: May 2012
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Return to charisasmith.com. Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Obama Tells ABC News Same-Sex Marriage Should Be Legal. President Obama has gained the courage to say that people are equal, regardless of who and how they love. It's overdue, and I am grateful. The New York Times. Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 3:10 PM EDT. Obama Tells ABC News Same-Sex Marriage Should Be Legal. READ MORE AT http:/ thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/09/obama-likely-to-speak-about-same-sex-marriage-in-interview/? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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It is Always Right Now: Schoolgirls Are Not for Sale
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Return to charisasmith.com. Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Schoolgirls Are Not for Sale. Last week I had my "Children and the Law" students to watch videos of Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenage girl who was shot on a school bus by the Taliban because she spoke out in favor of girls' education in Islamic countries and around the world. Malala stated in an interview with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show. I posed this question to my 38 students in the class: "Is it really that simple? Overseas it gets worse....
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It is Always Right Now: April 2012
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Return to charisasmith.com. Monday, April 16, 2012. What Innocence Really Means. Never be afraid to question that which appears to be unjust, nor to painstakingly examine everything for hidden traces of injustice:. Convicted defendants left uninformed of forensic flaws found by Justice Dept." -. Monday, April 16, 2012 -. Http:/ www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/convicted-defendants-left-uninformed-of-forensic-flaws-found-by-justice-dept/2012/04/16/gIQAWTcgMT story.html? Tuesday, April 3, 2012.
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It is Always Right Now: Approaching the Anniversary of Taliana's Death
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Return to charisasmith.com. Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Approaching the Anniversary of Taliana's Death. She was one of the most gifted people I've ever met. A bit of trivia that helps explain the poem- she was also my piercing buddy, year after year.after year! For Taliana, my Forever Sister:. For anyone who believes in energy flow, please send some metta (loving energy) our way. I feel grateful for all I have, will not take it for granted, and know with certainty that you are a part of it.
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It is Always Right Now: May 2014
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Return to charisasmith.com. Wednesday, May 28, 2014. On the Passing of Poet and Leader Maya Angelou Today. I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”. 8213; Maya Angelou. Ms Angelou, you were a force for justice, wisdom, clarity, and depth in the world. Today, you have passed away, and I honor you. We honor you. What a loss, but you left a magnificent legacy for others. Peace everyone. Wednesday, May 7, 2014.