the hive #3

three cheers for the hive!

we are now over 100 strong!

community support activism

Our first meet-up will be TOMORROW!

Tuesday, March 25th at 6:30pm

Go to www.thehivenapa.com and click on EVENTS, then MORE INFO, then RSVP for the MEET-UP - we’d love to be ready for any size group.

we will meet at Benevolent Neglect Wines at 1417 2nd Street

wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle

check them out here

This Week’s Contact List

here’s a list of elected officials currently making waves

grab some postcards and send them a note or call and leave them a message

- of support or disapproval!

postcards can be downloaded and printed at www.signsofjustice.com

Dems and Independents doing something awesome:

Illinois Gov JB Pritzker : he’s doing a statewide tour speaking with his constituents about real-life issues happening to them TODAY - he’s making a name for himself by showing up where his people live and finding out exactly what they need - farmers, veterans and the elderly - and speaking out about what this administration is doing to them.

address :  Office of the Govenor 555 W. Monroe St, 16th Floor, Chicago IL 60661

phone : (312) 814-2121

OFFICIALS who we should holler at:

Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman : (the REDDEST State in the Nation - oh boy - she held a townhall and did NOT listen to the people who elected her, and she found out quickly that they were upset with the cuts taking place in their state. see it here. “yes, I know what DOGE is doing and no, I don’t care.”

address : 1227 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515

phone : (202) 225-2311

US Senator New York Chuck Schumer - AGAIN :

this is copied from Jeff Teidrich : Here’s a current quote from Chuck :

“this is an extraordinary moment, it does require extraordinary action. if he defies the Supreme Court, then we are in uncharted territory that we haven’t been in for a very long time, and our entire democracy, this whole beautiful enterprise of democracy, that we’ve had for over two-hundred forty years, is at risk. look, I believe that if Donald Trump should defy the courts, the public will rise up. Democrats will fight it in every single way. autocrats only succeed if the public lets them.”

what in the hallowed name of Weak Tea Jesus is this warmed-over pablum?

news flash for Chuck Schumer: we’re already in uncharted territory.

Donny is already defying the courts.

Donny’s DOJ is already telling judges to go f**k themselves.

stop moving the goalposts, Chuck. stop telling us that the next thing Donny does is going to finally what rouses you from your coma.

we’re tired of hearing it. you’re the top Democrat in the Senate.

how about you start acting like it?

Chucks address : 322 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510

phone : (202) 224-6542

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WE WILL TALK ABOUT THIS AT THE MEET-UP

Upcoming Local Protests and Marches

Check out www.righttobe.org for free trainings

and helpful information. also www.mobilize.us

Instagram pages you might like:

@shabbycreekcottage

@nowthisimpact

@thelincolnproject

@moveon

@johnpavlovitz

@thedemocrats

the hive doesn’t vouch for every word posted by this list of content creators - but we do support and get information from these creators.

Saturday, April 5th

Nationwide Day of Action

REMOVE REVERSE RECLAIM

WE WILL MEET AT THE COURTHOUSE HERE IN NAPA ON 2ND STREET AT NOON!

someone here in Napa organized this, and we are joining forces with Napa Valley Democrats, Invisible Napa, Women’s March Napa and support our local event this month.

Make signs and meet us there and demand :

HANDS OFF OUR DEMOCRACY!

HANDS OFF SOCIAL SECURITY!

HANDS OFF EDUCATION!

HANDS OFF USAID!

HANDS OFF DEI!

HANDS OFF NATIONAL PARKS!

HANDS OFF OUR VOTING RIGHTS!

HANDS OFF OUR POST OFFICE! - hot tip - when they strike and picketWE WILL JOIN THEM!

Follow www.mobilize.us for current protests and marches.

Easy Ways To Ease Your Mind

Balancing Effort and Detachment:

The Principles of Abhyasa and Vairagya in Everyday Life

The principles of consistent effort and detachment provide a powerful framework for cultivating balance, personal growth, and inner peace in our everyday lives. In yogic philosophy, these concepts, Abyyasa and Vairagya, serve as essential tools for navigating the complexities of life while fostering spiritual and emotional well-being.

While Abhyasa emphasizes the importance of consistent effort and self-discipline, Vairagya encourages detachment from outcomes and material desires. Together, they offer a balanced approach to personal growth, mental peace, and emotional well-being.

Abhyasa is the practice of consistent effort toward improvement. In everyday life, it encourages individuals to develop positive habits, whether in physical fitness, learning, or emotional growth. Regular practice, such as dedicating time to personal goals or mindfulness exercises, helps build resilience, focus, and mastery in various areas of life. It teaches us that progress is achieved through small, continuous efforts rather than sudden bursts of energy.

On the other hand, Vairagya promotes non-attachment to the fruits of our actions. It is not about renouncing the world but rather about accepting the impermanence of external outcomes. In practice, Vairagya teaches us that by focusing on the process rather than the results, we experience less stress and more contentment. It encourages living with a sense of balance and peace, free from the burden of attachment.

When integrated, Abhyasa and Vairagya create a harmonious life. Abhyasa fosters commitment and growth, while Vairagya ensures we remain peaceful and unattached to outcomes. This balance allows us to work toward goals without becoming overwhelmed or disappointed by circumstances beyond our control.

By practicing these principles daily—through consistent efforts and detachment from expected or desired outcomes—individuals can cultivate a life of greater clarity, emotional stability, and fulfillment. Together, Abhyasa and Vairagya offer a practical framework for navigating the challenges of modern life with grace and resilience.

Here’s a great reading list crowdsourced from the

crew and our friends at Napa Bookmine!

On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder

Authoritarianism: A Very Short Introduction (9780192872692) by James Loxton

‘Rest is Resistance’

‘Antifa: The antifascist handbook’

‘This is An Uprising’

Most anything by Hannah Arendt if someone wants historical info, but

specifically, “The Origins of totalitarianism”

The List by Amy Siskind.  She kept track of all the democratic norms

that were breached during Trump’s first year in office in 2017.

Everybody forgets how it used to be. - this one is out of print but we

can order used ones!

Blackshirts and Reds: Rational Fascism and the Overthrow of Communism

by Michael Parenti

How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This - Paul said it is

required reading re: Palestine

How to Disappear by Akiko Busch