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H2O Man

(78,517 posts)
Wed Dec 24, 2025, 11:41 AM 11 hrs ago

Higher Ground

“I count no sacrifice too great for seeing God face to face. The whole of my activity, whether it be called social, political, humanitarian, or ethical, is directed to that end. And as I know that God is found more often in the lowliest of his creatures than in the high and mighty, I am struggling to reach the status of these. I cannot do so without their service. Hence my passion for the service of the suppressed classes. And as I cannot render this service without entering politics, I find myself in them.” – Mohandas K. Gandhi


The way to bring a society to higher ground is to help those just underneath you. It is not to worship the status of the opulently wealthy, hoping somehow you might reach their status. All of the enlightened teachers from various times and places taught this truth.

When the republicans moved to cut food benefits from those in the margins, citizens stocked food banks and gathered supplies for those in need. That was a powerful step in the correct direction. Concentrate your efforts in that manner.

When we do this, we create the powerful force needed to crush the maga in 2026.

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Higher Ground (Original Post) H2O Man 11 hrs ago OP
Perfectly stated MustLoveBeagles 11 hrs ago #1
Thank you! H2O Man 11 hrs ago #2
You're quite welcome 🤗 MustLoveBeagles 10 hrs ago #3
Merry Christmas H2O Man 10 hrs ago #4
These are the gifts of a wise man. erronis 9 hrs ago #5
Thanks! H2O Man 4 hrs ago #13
Yes indeed malaise 9 hrs ago #6
Thank you! H2O Man 4 hrs ago #14
I spent a week last month with a sibling, her hubby, kids and grandkids malaise 3 hrs ago #21
Profoundly truthful democrank 9 hrs ago #7
Thanks! H2O Man 4 hrs ago #15
That's it, right there! OldBaldy1701E 9 hrs ago #8
One of the good H2O Man 4 hrs ago #16
Post removed Post removed 9 hrs ago #9
Wise, wise Easterncedar 8 hrs ago #10
Thank you! H2O Man 3 hrs ago #17
That dose of optimism is much appreciated! Easterncedar 3 hrs ago #19
Thank you for your post on Christmas Eve dlk 8 hrs ago #11
Thanks! H2O Man 3 hrs ago #18
When people asked me what my goals in life were KS Toronado 8 hrs ago #12
Very interesting! H2O Man 3 hrs ago #20
Thanks H20 for your wise words Saoirse9 2 hrs ago #22
Thanks! H2O Man 2 hrs ago #23

H2O Man

(78,517 posts)
13. Thanks!
Wed Dec 24, 2025, 06:40 PM
4 hrs ago

I've been reading a lot of Gandhi recently. This helps me to stay as close to sane as possible.

H2O Man

(78,517 posts)
14. Thank you!
Wed Dec 24, 2025, 06:43 PM
4 hrs ago

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

I just returned from 5+ hours playing with my grandson. At three, he is able to tire me out in a much shorter period than that, but there were other adults taking turns. Nothing like it.

malaise

(292,269 posts)
21. I spent a week last month with a sibling, her hubby, kids and grandkids
Wed Dec 24, 2025, 06:57 PM
3 hrs ago

It was fabulous. My grand nieces are something else.😀

OldBaldy1701E

(9,992 posts)
8. That's it, right there!
Wed Dec 24, 2025, 01:39 PM
9 hrs ago

If we would start with the preparations and being ready for these animals, then when they try their crap, we can just let them run wild and wear themselves out, like the spoiled toddlers that they are.

H2O Man

(78,517 posts)
16. One of the good
Wed Dec 24, 2025, 06:47 PM
4 hrs ago

things is that the seeds of self-destruction in the felon and his cult have sprouted and taken root. It's a giggle that the very thing that he and his ilk campaigned on has come back to haunt him.

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H2O Man

(78,517 posts)
17. Thank you!
Wed Dec 24, 2025, 06:49 PM
3 hrs ago

I think 2026 will be a much better year for us. The felon will engage in more destructive behaviors, but we will come out far ahead.

Easterncedar

(5,424 posts)
19. That dose of optimism is much appreciated!
Wed Dec 24, 2025, 06:52 PM
3 hrs ago

I hope you and your family are well and happy.

dlk

(13,097 posts)
11. Thank you for your post on Christmas Eve
Wed Dec 24, 2025, 02:12 PM
8 hrs ago

It’s easy to forget what’s truly important when we’ve been flooded for so long, at every turn, with Republican deceptions, and depravity

Really appreciate your timely reminder and encouragement.


H2O Man

(78,517 posts)
18. Thanks!
Wed Dec 24, 2025, 06:51 PM
3 hrs ago

I remember that Bannon advocated overwhelming Democrats once the felon was back in office. They have done their best to do their worst. But the tide is changing.

KS Toronado

(22,917 posts)
12. When people asked me what my goals in life were
Wed Dec 24, 2025, 02:16 PM
8 hrs ago

I always said "to go to the more desirable of the 2 promised lands" lot of people thought that was a stupid
goal, didn't think so then and still don't today.

About 15 years ago I was in the bright light headed upstairs when I yelled NO, Doctor at the emergency
room said I should be dead and wanted to know all about my experience.

H2O Man

(78,517 posts)
20. Very interesting!
Wed Dec 24, 2025, 06:54 PM
3 hrs ago

I've seen some things in my life that are of the type that one understands, or just doesn't. As impressive as the human brain is, even the most insightful only pick up parts of the energies that surround us.

Saoirse9

(3,918 posts)
22. Thanks H20 for your wise words
Wed Dec 24, 2025, 08:13 PM
2 hrs ago

and timely reminder to help those who are affected most by this horrific administration.

It’s especially important today.

Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family.

🎄🎅🌺

H2O Man

(78,517 posts)
23. Thanks!
Wed Dec 24, 2025, 08:44 PM
2 hrs ago

I got to spend several hours playing with my grandson. And around 1 a.m., my granddaughter in Europe should be waking her parents, and we will face-time. Can't beat that!

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