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01-10-2008, 09:28 PM | #1 |
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Dear friends, For over 20 years we have produced music that seeks to inspire, to heal, and to awaken. Today, consistent with those values, we feel called to add our voices to those who say that this country needs to change its direction. Please read the following letter representing the commitment of a growing assemblage of spiritual teachers , Help turn out the vote! Spring Hill Music PS Please forward this e-mail to your friends, your community and networks. Spiritual Leaders Vote for Change Visit www.SpiritualLeadersForChange.org Deepak Chopra Jean Houston Jack Kornfield Roshi Joan Halifax Sharon Salzberg Stephan Rechschaffen Reggie Ray Jon Kabat-Zinn Shiva Rae Seane Corn Rodney Yee Cyndi Lee Sharon Gannon Coleen Saidman David Life Krishna Das Marianne Williamson Lama Surya Das Reb Zalman Shachter-Shalomi Judith Ansara Gass Joan Borysenko Robert Gass ...and more every day! If you allow yourself to envision the world as it could be rather than the world as it is, what would it look like? And more importantly, what would you be willing to do to help create that world? As spiritual leaders signing this letter we are stepping forward to say: “We can make a difference.” As our spiritual practice empties, opens and strengthens us, we are naturally moved to engage in the world with compassion, equanimity, and the dedication to live our values. We know many of you are already both concerned and involved in this year’s Presidential election. Yet, in the past weeks, many of us have heard friends in the spiritual community expressing ambivalence about voting. When asked why they wouldn't vote we heard things like: “It doesn’t make any difference”; “I’m more interested in spiritual practice than politics”. Humanity is at a crossroads. We can no-longer afford to sit on the sidelines. We are asking you to get engaged. The 2000 presidential election was decided by just 500 votes and this November appears to be just as close. Every vote matters. Your vote and the votes in your community could make the difference. Please make a heart-felt inquiry and look at the candidates. Ask yourself who best reflects the values you want to live by – those of spirituality in action. * Who do you believe will lead this country and the world in the direction you would like to see it move? * Which candidate will foster security through international cooperation and avoid wars of aggression? * Which candidate will move policy most quickly toward a sustainable habitable planet for future generations? * Which candidate will most support our commitment to human rights and equal opportunity for all people? TAKE ACTION NOW 1. REGISTER TO VOTE Get a mail-in Ballot to avoid problems at the polls! It’s easy! www.VoteForChange.com 2. VOLUNTEER to help get out the vote, be a poll watcher, etc... 3. INVITE your students, friends, and fellow spiritual seekers to get involved. Let’s bring the benefits of our practice into our lives. The world needs us. Together there is nothing we cannot do. Blessings: Deepak, Shiva Rae, Seane, Cyndi, Surya, Roshi Joan , Jean, Reggie. Joan B., Reb Zalman, Jack, Judith, Robert, Sharon, Coleen, Rodney, Sharon, David, Stephan, Jon, Marianne, Krishna Das…. and more every day. Visit www.SpiritualLeadersForChange.org Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp |
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