A Joyful Practice

A Quick Note & EXCERPTS RE: Accusations July 19, 2025

Peace and many blessings to everyone, everywhere.

“And now the image of [our country] is sullied by this filth, and history shall record that it was under your presidency that this crime against society was committed.

 At the root of it all is one evil man. … Nobody would ever believe the experiments to which he subjected the unfortunate….”

— from “J’Accuse” by Emile Zola, published in L’Aurore on January 13, 1898

As D. J. Shadow once said, “It is happening again…. It is happening again.” The news and social media are full of public accusations of someone doing something nefarious and unethical, followed by a writer (or writers) being accused of libel because of something they printed in the newspaper.

The same thing happened in 2020 (and 2021 and 2022), 2023 (and 2024) — and the same thing was happening when Emile Zola fled France today in 1898 (which is where we begin).

CLICK ON THE EXCERPTS BELOW FOR HOW WE CAN USE THESE EVENTS TO GET UNHOOKED!

Compassion and Peace (when I Accuse You!)

A Segue & FTWMI: Still Getting (Un)Hooked, After All These Years

“As they have dared, so shall I dare. Dare to tell the truth, as I have pledged to tell it, in full, since the normal channels of justice have failed to do so. My duty is to speak out; I do not wish to be an accomplice in this travesty. My nights would otherwise be haunted by the spectre of the innocent man, far away, suffering the most horrible of tortures for a crime he did not commit.”

— from “J’Accuse” by Emile Zola, published in L’Aurore on January 13, 1898

Since it keeps happening, we’ll keep practicing. Please join me today (Saturday, July 19^th) at 12:00 PM for a yoga practice on Zoom. You can use the link from the “Class Schedules” calendar if you run into any problems checking into the class. You can request an audio recording of this practice via a comment below or (for a slightly faster reply) you can email myra   (at) ajoyfulpractice.com.

Saturday’s playlist is available on YouTube and Spotify. [Look for “07192020 Compassion & Peace, J’Accuse!”]

If you are thinking about suicide, worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, you can dial 988 (in the US) or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call this TALK line if you are struggling with addiction or involved in an abusive relationship. The Lifeline network is free, confidential, and available to all 24/7. YOU CAN TALK ABOUT ANYTHING.

White Flag is an app, which I have not yet researched, but which may be helpful if you need peer-to-peer (non-professional) support.

If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgement-free place to talk, you can also click here to contact the TrevorLifeline (which is staffed 24/7 with trained counselors).

In the spirit of generosity (“dana”), the Zoom classes, recordings, and blog posts are freely given and freely received. If you are able to support these teachings, please do so as your heart moves you. (NOTE: You can donate even if you are “attending” a practice that is not designated as a “Common Ground Meditation Center” practice, or you can purchase class(es). Donations are tax deductible; class purchases are not necessarily deductible.)

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