ASTRA

Writer, poet, photographer, videographer, artist, musician, com-poser, actress, techie ..etcetera..

[ASTRA @astrapicz]

It's beautiful, does it taste good?

#corn #glassgemcorn #pawnee #osage #cherokee #indigenous #farmer #Oklahoma

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

The Glass Gem Corn is a mix of ancient Pawnee, Osage and Cherokee varieties and it's indigenous to North America.

It was regrown by the late Cherokee farmer Carl "White Eagle" Barnes in Oklahoma.

[ASTRA @astrapicz]

@JerasIkehorn 😢

[ASTRA @astrapicz]

#news #newsupdate #voting #college #CollegeStudent #florida

[David Hogg 🟧 @davidhogg111]

The lines to vote at the University of Central Florida are 2 to 3 hours long and have been for the past week. Meanwhile, at other early voting locations with older populations it’s 10 minutes. ⁦@OCFElections⁩ is suppressing the youth vote. This is election interference.

[ASTRA @astrapicz]

#jan6 #Jan6th #Jan6thInsurrection

[WinstonWatercolors @WinstonWCs]

On January 6th, I was punched in the face knocked on my back, pepper sprayed, and nearly stabbed with a sharpened flag pole as I defended the Capitol from trump’s mob. When I hear “we’re not going back” I think, “we CANNOT go back”

[ASTRA @astrapicz]

#weather #hurricane #newsupdate

[Shawn Hendrix @TheShawnHendrix]

🚨This must be shared🚨people need to start prepping now! 90% chance and look at the tracks. We need help now! I can’t imagine another hurricane in Western North Carolina.

[ASTRA @astrapicz]

#Oklahoma #oklahomacity #tornado #news #emergency #airport

[ASTRA @astrapicz]

#foodtrucks needed in #NorthCarolina

#food #donation #hurricanehelene #chimneyrock #batcave

[Frank Fighting For Freedom 🗡️🇺🇸 @thinktankfranks]

There are people in Western North Carolina, private citizens and disaster relief organizations, that are still there helping, despite many that have pulled out.

The primary need is food. We need food trucks in Chimney Rock and Bat Cave. A contact of mine said they are coordinating and will be able to have 6,000-8,000 meals delivered per day and it’s still not enough. Large food organizations are no longer there.

I ask of you, please, if you are a food truck, if you KNOW OF any food trucks, please help assist Western North Carolina. Tagging @ChefGruel since he may very well have some contacts.

Please help get this word out.

[ASTRA @astrapicz]

Do you know anyone with #als ? Maybe this can be helpful.

#doctor #nurse #hospital #healthcare #terminalillness #illness #hope #live

[I AM ALS @iamalsorg]

Join The Scribes of Strength as they interview Dr. Dylan Shanahan on Nov. 21 at 5pm ET. In "Liberation of Being: Allowing Terminal Illness to Teach Us How to Live," Dr. Shanahan invites readers into a journey of resilience & philosophical exploration. https://t.co/ylIohFs2z9

[ASTRA @astrapicz]

@sabrevaya @bsw5020 @KamalaHarris Wow that is inspiring.

[ASTRA @astrapicz]

Beautiful #affirmation & #words of #encouragment about #selflove , #giving & #recieving .

#hope #healing #worthy #love #abandonment

[☽⛧☾𝔻𝕚𝕒𝕟𝕖 ℝ𝕠𝕓𝕚𝕟𝕤𝕠𝕟☽⛧☾ @DhyaneRobinson]

This is a lesson I have difficulty with, so I wrote this as an affirmation. I want to say that I will do better and reach out next time I am in need. It is difficult overcoming old wounds of abandonment and this is me trying.

Learning to Receive
A Pathway to Freedom and Abundance

Life’s rich fabric is woven with threads of giving and receiving, two sides of the same beautiful coin. Let’s take a moment together to explore the art of receiving—an art that’s as essential as it is transformative. Imagine, if you will, the doorway this practice opens to a life brimming with freedom, abundance, and richly connected relationships.

Pause with me here and gently shift the mindset about receiving. Contrary to common belief, receiving isn’t a sign of weakness or dependency. Oh no, it’s a powerful act of self-acknowledgement. Accepting love, help, or kindness enriches our experience, and celebrates our worthiness. Picture it as an acknowledgement from the universe itself.

We may extend that embrace inwards—practicing self-compassion, my dear hearts. Let’s treat ourselves with the same tender kindness we would extend to a dear friend. This acceptance affirms our worth, allowing us to receive without the shroud of guilt or self-doubt.

Now, let’s talk barriers. Ah yes, those sneaky culprits—feelings of unworthiness or the fear of being a burden. By shining a compassionate light on these fears, we can begin dismantling them, inviting the blessings of generosity into our lives.

Start small, my loves. Perhaps it’s a heartfelt compliment or a neighbour’s kind gesture. Allow these moments of receiving to gently coax you into comfort. Each small 'gift' is a little practice shot, preparing you for larger acts of generosity that life has in its treasure chest.

And with every received gesture, express gratitude. There’s magic in a sincere "thank you." It wraps both giver and receiver in the warmth of appreciation, encouraging an everlasting flow of goodwill.

Releasing the reins—letting go of control—this is a delicate dance, isn’t it? Accepting help means trusting and opening ourselves to vulnerability. Yet, therein lies the power to forge unbreakable bonds and a network of love and support.

On the note of openness, let us speak candidly, inviting understanding by sharing our true needs. These honest exchanges are the fertile soil from which deeper relationships grow, ensuring we are supported, not only in word but in action.

Reflect, ponder, and engage with the feels that receiving evokes. Let’s take a moment—a moment to notice, to feel, to deepen our appreciation for these gifts we receive. Each moment… a lesson in mindfulness.

Within the rhythm of life, let us not forget the sacred dance of breath. Imagine each inhale as life’s gift, a whispered promise of renewal, and each exhale as our gift back, an offering of gratitude. This perpetual exchange speaks of harmony—a balance, wherein every breath taken must be given back, maintaining the cycle of connection and existence. By embracing this simple truth, we align ourselves with the ebb and flow of life, grounded in both receiving and giving, moment by moment.

And should you find receiving to be a mountain rather than a hill, don’t hesitate to seek support—a therapist or counsellor can provide guidance, helping uncover those hidden barriers to acceptance, laying the groundwork for healthier emotional patterns.

Learning to receive is our magical journey to greater abundance and joy. By intertwining this art with our daily rhythm, we open our arms—wide open—inviting love, balance, and authenticity into your life’s story. So, dear ones, let’s celebrate the dance of both giving and receiving, for in this beautiful balance, we find our true freedom. And with each choice, each act of receiving, we weave a life that is rich, meaningful, and full of wondrous connection. Here’s to the journey and all the abundance it brings!

[ASTRA @astrapicz]

@dscc I recognize 3 of those people. It would be helpful to know who they all are.

[ASTRA @astrapicz]

"Under state #law, the governor can appoint someone to fill a vacant state or county seat if there’s less than 28 months left in the term for that office."

[Lesley Abravanel 🪩 @lesleyabravanel]

DESANTISTAN: A Florida school board candidate lost his race. DeSantis appointed him to the board anyway https://t.co/PzzLGxAQOp

[ASTRA @astrapicz]

#humanrights #womenrights

[Amnesty International @amnesty]

This additional restriction comes as women and girls in Afghanistan are facing increasingly draconian attacks on their rights that affect all areas of their lives.

[ASTRA @astrapicz]

@AzatAlsalim 😢
#womensrights #humanrights

[ASTRA @astrapicz]

@JustinTrudeau 😢
#humanrights #womensrights

[ASTRA @astrapicz]

Why are #linemen not getting paid?

#northcarolina #HurricaneHelene #asheville #deaf #subtitles

[The Disrespected Trucker @DisrespectedThe]

The linemen are going on strike in Asheville North Carolina. They say that they have not been paid in 8 weeks.

[ASTRA @astrapicz]

@thinktankfranks #swannanoa #northcarolina #Asheville #hurricanehelene #deaf #subtitles #factory

[Jocelyn J. Fitzgerald MD @jjfitzgeraldMD]

It is TOO DANGEROUS to try to get pregnant without abortion being available. It’s just not.

We, Ob/Gyns, are begging you to believe us.

[ASTRA @astrapicz]

Whoa 😳 the chair stuck on the pole.

#asheville #northcarolina #hurricanehelene #business #deaf #subtitles

[Erin Derham @HistoryBoutique]

ONE MONTH after Helene:

“We haven’t been here for two weeks…

It’s really sad even to be here now….

But we have to let people see what’s happened to Asheville”

[The Oregonian @Oregonian]

‘Free Gaza’ messages found on devices at burned ballot boxes, New York Times reports https://t.co/RFMeZtdeHw