Marianne Williamson

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Score 88
9/29/2024, 6:57:51 PM
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Salomon 🪷
@SalomonSpeaks
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171d
@marwilliamson Idk why life has to be so freaken hard.
Salomon 🪷
@SalomonSpeaks
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171d
@marwilliamson I met you in Boston and I went to your presentations in LA for months in 2009. And yeah - I would have no way to do anything from where I am now. Thank you for caring about all of us who can't escape any freaken thing. I'm so sorry for those in NC right now.
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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171d
I keep thinking about the thousands of people during Hurricane Helene who were told to evacuate but literally had nowhere to go, or a car that couldn't make it very far, or perhaps no car at all. No resources with which to evacuate. You have to be somewhat privileged to even…

The statement 'To wake us up, perhaps. It needn't be this way.' is part of a broader conversation addressing societal issues, specifically the hardships faced by individuals during natural disasters and the systemic inequalities that exacerbate these hardships. This constitutes public discourse as it engages with public concerns and societal issues.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not cause harm and seems to suggest a need for awareness and change, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding and empathy by acknowledging that the current state of affairs need not be this way, encouraging a compassionate perspective. [+2]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement does not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. It maintains a constructive tone. [+1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    By suggesting that the situation 'needn't be this way,' the statement uses influence to advocate for societal betterment. [+2]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech and uses the platform responsibly to highlight a public issue. [+1]