While jogging today this phrase came to mind “we don’t pray in small numbers” in thinking about the occupy movement. I grew up going to church where people pray “our father” behind four walls. I am inspired by occupy because there are no walls. We, out in the plaza, look into each other’s eyes not wondering “who is your god?” We look into each others eyes with compassion and determination because we know that being on planet earth is not about some being thirsty while others are full. We are here to eat together and to work together in order to realize our abundance. My friends in Maine call their home Zocalo, the plaza, where people gather together, not behind four walls praying to an ancient god to help us survive a harsh reality. The plaza is where we play and celebrate after working hard because that’s what our bodies and minds can do! We are many in this movement, ready to clear away the distractions and the apathy, ready to break down walls and remember what it means to be a human being on earth. Let’s keep asking ourselves if we are doing our part to create a healthy planet. We are here to take care of each other and share in the joys and sorrows of living on a dynamic planet. We have enough and it is the time to work together to make sure that our bellies are full and our voices are heard. There is nothing but the different shapes beauty can take that separate us from one another. Look into each others eyes!

Friday afternoon I am going to the ocean for the New Moon tide when the seaweeds are exposed. I want to express gratitude for the work I do, and for the vast ocean that reminds my heart to expand and stay open to all the gifts.

Join me if you desire to occupy the ocean on Friday afternoon between 3 pm and sunset/moon rise. I believe I will go to Bolinas. I will bring gratitude and the wish that every being can access the resources they need to enjoy a brief time on this living, breathing earth.

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