Monday's On Dagobah

Close up photo of rust colored lacquered alms bowl as used by monastics of the Plum Village tradition sitting inside an upside down Vietnamese conical bamboo hat that lies on grass covered with brown fallen leaves.

Eating Meditation Part 2

Before I start serving myself food, I recite this gatha.

My bowl, empty now,
will soon be filled with precious food.
Beings all over the Earth are struggling to live.
How fortunate we are to have enough to eat.

#ThichNhatHanh #PlumVillage#Mindfulness #Buddhism #Zen
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Hi everyone! We are talking #SkeletonCrew weekly! Our latest: new speculation around At Attin, the importance of KB, the trustworthiness of Jod, Star Wars feelings, and so much more. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! ✨🧡

The Jewels of the Old Republic. What are they? There are some hints based on the translations of the scroll.

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Sith Worlds? The reason why they’re were hidden? All this and MORE! Read and share:

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Because of popular demand we have now a number II Conservation Science starter pack since the first one is full since a while 🙃. If you are not yet on the first one, pass me message. I preferentially add folks with clear conservation research focus in profile and skeets.
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Here is a starter pack for #ExperimentalEcology ! I am surprised that my list is very short. Let’s grow it 🕸️

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🌎🧪Forest Ecology Starter Pack now available for those studying various aspects of forest 🌲🌳🌴ecosystems. The starter pack is limited to 150 names & it is now full. To grow your network: follow folks, get followed, re-post, & enjoy!
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Great to see 'The Magic of an Irish Rainforest' in a bookshop window in the lovely Clifden, Galway.

If you care about our unique, precious 🌍, consider giving one or more copies as Christmas presents!

One of my toughest:

“I can't believe I find myself in the position to share this with you, but here is what I believe to be the 1st Irish sound recording of a Golden Eagle!

It begins with a husky chattering from an angry Peregrine which was warding it off, & the eagle sounds like a yappy terrier!”

As well as birds, I just love recording Irish mammals. Here is a part of a family of Otters I have come to know very well, fighting over a crab supper! The otter in the photo is the one of those you hear & was always very curious and even followed me, playing peekaboo, at times!

The haunting bubbling display of a Curlew cutting through a crisp frosty night in Cork Harbour. There is very little that can compete with the enchantment of this sound. Isn't it sad that we have come to a point where this species is just clinging on? This needs to change.

Male marsh harrier in flight. Photo taken in Catalunya.

Before I found my calling in sound recording birds I used to really love photographing them. I’m going to pick my camera up again but in the meantime I’ll post the occasional favourite here. This is a gorgeous male marsh harrier. They once bred in Ireland and are knocking on the door once again.

This blew me away on the day: a singing cow gate!

Geophony (strong wind) meets antrophony (cow gate), with a sprinkle of biophony (passing jackdaws and a late bumblebee!).

I was taken aback at how musical this sounded as the wind flowed through the nooks & crannies. Just beautiful

Dr Monica speaking at launch.

Dr Monica Oikeh launching her Cork South Central campaign!

We deliver for women's rights and care:

💚Paid Parents Leave increased
💚Paid leave for carers
💚Domestic Violence leave
💚Breastfeeding breaks
💚Free HRT
💚Terminations free from harassment
💚Free contraception scheme

#GE2024

A warm welcome at the English Market in Cork today for Roderic O'Gorman — and for my colleague on the southside, Monica Oikeh.

We were meeting business owners and shoppers along Oliver Plunkett Street after the launch of five Cork Green #GE24 candidates.

Dr Monica speaking at launch today.

Dr Monica Oikeh speaking at our #GE2024 launch today.

"The Green Party has used its role in Government to deliver for women. We have a strong record, but we will go even further."

Oliver Moran at Corkmas.

Oliver Moran and Susan Doyle at Corkmas

Oliver Moran and Darren McAdam-O'Connell at Corkmas

Wonderful atmosphere on MacCurtain Street for the first ever #Corkmas Parade.

Pleasure to bump into fellow #GE24 candidate, Susan Doyle, and Darren McAdam-O'Connell of the Transport and Mobility Forum.

Green Party pledges to make Cork Luas a top priority Roderic O’Gorman officially launched the Green Party general election campaign in Cork yesterday alongside party candidates from each constituency in ...

Green Party pledges to make Cork Luas a top priority

Roderic O’Gorman officially launched the Green Party general election campaign in Cork yesterday alongside party candidates from each constituency in Cork.

Dr Monica confirming her place on the ballot on November 29th.

Dr. Monica Oikeh is officially your Green Party candidate for Cork South Central! 💚

🌍 Fighting climate change
🏡 Tackling the housing crisis
🚍 Investing in public transport
🌱 Building a sustainable Cork City

Let’s make history - give Dr. Monica your #1 vote! 🗳️
#GE2024

Well it's been a hot minute....

In true Ryan tradition, let's start with a photo of me & my world.

To the oaks, the ash's & the elms to the birches, the beeches & the alders, thank you for creating the patterns you do.

Gang!

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Hello! I'm sure I know many of you from Twitter but my name is Indy, I'm a 19yo naturalist and I live in Sherwood Forest.

I work as a wildlife guide in the Hebrides and I love running, campaigning, hiking, big fan of Goshawks and I love learning about the natural world, let's do this! 🦋

"There are two things that get me out of bed in the morning - one is my alarm clock and the other is ecosystem function."

Great piece in the @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social mag by Director David Smyth

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The Impact of Domestic Violence and Abuse on Children YouTube video by Barnardos Ireland

On Friday morning, I spoke on behalf of Cork City Council at the launch of the "Keeping Children Safe and Protected from Harm" training course — dealing particularly with children who find themselves affected by domestic violence at home.

Motion to congratulate Trump on election win and invite him to Cork vehemently opposed The motion was tabled by Independent councillor for the city's South West ward Albert Deasy.

Thanks EchoLive for reporting the debate at Monday's meeting of Cork City Council on Donald Trump.

It's not our usual practice to congratulate candidates on the outcome of elections. Needless to say, I didn't see why we should start now.

Cork Greens canvassing.

Dr Monica Oikeh and Cllr Dan Boyle canvassing.

Our Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle out canvassing with Dr Monica Oikeh in Douglas yesterday.

Want Green? Vote Dr Monica #1 in Cork South Central!