Cassie Gottula Shaw
@cassiegs.bsky.social
Let’s talk mental health, midlife, spirituality, current events, and more.
Elsewhere known as “Girl, I’ve Got You” and “Lovely Rites.” Represented by Gardner Literary.
Elsewhere known as “Girl, I’ve Got You” and “Lovely Rites.” Represented by Gardner Literary.
Many wise people have outlined the issues we need to address on the left, stressing the dire need to organize at the level of *that regime.* Does the DNC see this? Are they taking it seriously? We need a bold strategy and leftist/progressive unity, and we need to act now.
@democrats.org #politics
@democrats.org #politics
January 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Many wise people have outlined the issues we need to address on the left, stressing the dire need to organize at the level of *that regime.* Does the DNC see this? Are they taking it seriously? We need a bold strategy and leftist/progressive unity, and we need to act now.
@democrats.org #politics
@democrats.org #politics
It should come as no surprise that MAGA is relying on shoddy interpretations of Paul to excuse their cruel response to Bishop Budde. (There are no grounds to condemn the plea itself.) They use God when it is convenient, always at the expense of their fellow human beings.
#BishopBudde
#resist
#WWJD
#BishopBudde
#resist
#WWJD
January 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
It should come as no surprise that MAGA is relying on shoddy interpretations of Paul to excuse their cruel response to Bishop Budde. (There are no grounds to condemn the plea itself.) They use God when it is convenient, always at the expense of their fellow human beings.
#BishopBudde
#resist
#WWJD
#BishopBudde
#resist
#WWJD
While the bloodshed has not yet ended, I’m so relieved and grateful to read that a ceasefire deal has been negotiated in Gaza.
Shedding tears for every grieving and deeply traumatized human being. May we awaken to the horrors of others’ suffering. May we finally recognize the sacredness in all.
Shedding tears for every grieving and deeply traumatized human being. May we awaken to the horrors of others’ suffering. May we finally recognize the sacredness in all.
January 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
While the bloodshed has not yet ended, I’m so relieved and grateful to read that a ceasefire deal has been negotiated in Gaza.
Shedding tears for every grieving and deeply traumatized human being. May we awaken to the horrors of others’ suffering. May we finally recognize the sacredness in all.
Shedding tears for every grieving and deeply traumatized human being. May we awaken to the horrors of others’ suffering. May we finally recognize the sacredness in all.
Ain’t it the truth!
I think Carrie Underwood took the wheel back from Jesus.👀
January 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Ain’t it the truth!
Deep harm is perpetrated by people who brazenly claim to speak on behalf of an unconditionally loving creator, by spewing hate-filled interpretations of ancient texts they’ve never properly learned to read.
They call these interpretations “inerrant truth.” I call that the greatest lie.
They call these interpretations “inerrant truth.” I call that the greatest lie.
January 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Deep harm is perpetrated by people who brazenly claim to speak on behalf of an unconditionally loving creator, by spewing hate-filled interpretations of ancient texts they’ve never properly learned to read.
They call these interpretations “inerrant truth.” I call that the greatest lie.
They call these interpretations “inerrant truth.” I call that the greatest lie.
Spirit is less like an authoritarian parent and more like a delighted child… looking upon you ceaselessly with joy, compassion, and wonder.
January 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Spirit is less like an authoritarian parent and more like a delighted child… looking upon you ceaselessly with joy, compassion, and wonder.
Make sure you’re sitting at a table where you’re wanted, loved, and respected. Where you’re seen and valued fully as you are. No exceptions, no conditions, no matter who else might be sitting there. So if they don’t make you feel that way? Sweet friend... it’s not your table.
January 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Make sure you’re sitting at a table where you’re wanted, loved, and respected. Where you’re seen and valued fully as you are. No exceptions, no conditions, no matter who else might be sitting there. So if they don’t make you feel that way? Sweet friend... it’s not your table.
Metaphysics will show that the synthesis of spirituality + science is key to unlocking the magic and mystery of our nature, our universe. But to see the beauty and potential available, we need to see through the constructs we’ve created and liberate ourselves from cultural/religious conditioning.
January 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Metaphysics will show that the synthesis of spirituality + science is key to unlocking the magic and mystery of our nature, our universe. But to see the beauty and potential available, we need to see through the constructs we’ve created and liberate ourselves from cultural/religious conditioning.
Awakening… a lengthy thread. 🩷
When I talk about awakening, I tend to conceptualize it as being innately spiritual. But many who’ve had this experience see the process as being philosophical or scientific, if they reference a framework at all.
January 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Awakening… a lengthy thread. 🩷
When I talk about awakening, I tend to conceptualize it as being innately spiritual. But many who’ve had this experience see the process as being philosophical or scientific, if they reference a framework at all.
To hold on to hope is a brave, noble, and necessary thing. In today’s world, it is everything. So plant your feet and dig in your nails and cling to your hope as tightly as you possibly can. Just know that you are not alone.
December 30, 2024 at 4:30 PM
To hold on to hope is a brave, noble, and necessary thing. In today’s world, it is everything. So plant your feet and dig in your nails and cling to your hope as tightly as you possibly can. Just know that you are not alone.
Health care should be a human right. We are tired of feeling like our lives (health and happiness) don’t matter. The concept of health insurance benefits no one — except for health insurance corporations. Let’s take out the for-profit middle man. Universal health care is the only way forward.
December 12, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Health care should be a human right. We are tired of feeling like our lives (health and happiness) don’t matter. The concept of health insurance benefits no one — except for health insurance corporations. Let’s take out the for-profit middle man. Universal health care is the only way forward.
My deconstruction and spiritual awakening led me to experience a far bigger and far more beautiful God than I was ever taught to see by religion. ❤️
December 9, 2024 at 2:55 PM
My deconstruction and spiritual awakening led me to experience a far bigger and far more beautiful God than I was ever taught to see by religion. ❤️
One of the most beautiful forms of meditation is the simple listening prayer. It’s a simple but profound experience of tuning into God. 🩷
December 7, 2024 at 4:08 PM
One of the most beautiful forms of meditation is the simple listening prayer. It’s a simple but profound experience of tuning into God. 🩷
In the coming days, we’ll be asked repeatedly to dehumanize other people. We’ll be asked to hate, condemn, oppress, mock, and fear our fellow human beings. We’ll be asked to at least remain silent.
Instead, let’s stand together and be as loud as we possibly can. Let’s create a beautiful noise. 🩷
Instead, let’s stand together and be as loud as we possibly can. Let’s create a beautiful noise. 🩷
December 4, 2024 at 7:35 PM
In the coming days, we’ll be asked repeatedly to dehumanize other people. We’ll be asked to hate, condemn, oppress, mock, and fear our fellow human beings. We’ll be asked to at least remain silent.
Instead, let’s stand together and be as loud as we possibly can. Let’s create a beautiful noise. 🩷
Instead, let’s stand together and be as loud as we possibly can. Let’s create a beautiful noise. 🩷
A mantra:
“I am free to be my authentic self. I’m allowed to speak my mind and my conscience. I will use my voice in ways that I feel are necessary and important — it is my right and my privilege to do so. I reclaim my voice. I reclaim my peace.”
Your voice matters. ❤️ I just wanted you to know.
“I am free to be my authentic self. I’m allowed to speak my mind and my conscience. I will use my voice in ways that I feel are necessary and important — it is my right and my privilege to do so. I reclaim my voice. I reclaim my peace.”
Your voice matters. ❤️ I just wanted you to know.
December 2, 2024 at 4:11 PM
A mantra:
“I am free to be my authentic self. I’m allowed to speak my mind and my conscience. I will use my voice in ways that I feel are necessary and important — it is my right and my privilege to do so. I reclaim my voice. I reclaim my peace.”
Your voice matters. ❤️ I just wanted you to know.
“I am free to be my authentic self. I’m allowed to speak my mind and my conscience. I will use my voice in ways that I feel are necessary and important — it is my right and my privilege to do so. I reclaim my voice. I reclaim my peace.”
Your voice matters. ❤️ I just wanted you to know.
I’m in my comfort food era, and this holiday-leftovers sandwich makes me ridiculously happy.
Start by slathering cream cheese on your carb base. SLATHER, because the world is super hard right now, and if there’s joy in cream cheese, take it.
Next, add the cranberry sauce… 1/2
Start by slathering cream cheese on your carb base. SLATHER, because the world is super hard right now, and if there’s joy in cream cheese, take it.
Next, add the cranberry sauce… 1/2
November 29, 2024 at 7:42 PM
I’m in my comfort food era, and this holiday-leftovers sandwich makes me ridiculously happy.
Start by slathering cream cheese on your carb base. SLATHER, because the world is super hard right now, and if there’s joy in cream cheese, take it.
Next, add the cranberry sauce… 1/2
Start by slathering cream cheese on your carb base. SLATHER, because the world is super hard right now, and if there’s joy in cream cheese, take it.
Next, add the cranberry sauce… 1/2
We are ALL meant for this. 🩷 It’s just that some of us have awakened to it. Others will, in time.
by @thegoodquote on IG
by @thegoodquote on IG
November 23, 2024 at 6:03 PM
We are ALL meant for this. 🩷 It’s just that some of us have awakened to it. Others will, in time.
by @thegoodquote on IG
by @thegoodquote on IG
BRILLIANT. 🩷
Okay but hear me out:
A nighttime bookstore in which the only lighting comes from lanterns, tea is served to all who enter, there is an emotional support owl in each section, and a buy one / get one free sale occurs during every full moon.
A nighttime bookstore in which the only lighting comes from lanterns, tea is served to all who enter, there is an emotional support owl in each section, and a buy one / get one free sale occurs during every full moon.
November 23, 2024 at 4:04 PM
BRILLIANT. 🩷
Here’s the good and beautiful news. There are no requirements whatsoever for us to participate in the ongoing and eternal spiritual journey that fully belongs to us all. Death is an illusion. We are very much spiritual beings having a deeply human experience. 1/2
November 23, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Here’s the good and beautiful news. There are no requirements whatsoever for us to participate in the ongoing and eternal spiritual journey that fully belongs to us all. Death is an illusion. We are very much spiritual beings having a deeply human experience. 1/2
Go out of your way to tell people when you’re thinking something kind about them. Make it a thing, make it a policy, do this everywhere and all of the time. We’ve grown so accustomed to sharing our anger and contempt that we forget to put our focus on what’s beautiful and good. 1/2
November 22, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Go out of your way to tell people when you’re thinking something kind about them. Make it a thing, make it a policy, do this everywhere and all of the time. We’ve grown so accustomed to sharing our anger and contempt that we forget to put our focus on what’s beautiful and good. 1/2
I very seriously regret to inform you that I wasn’t super supportive of Obama during much of his time in office. What changed? I took the time to educate myself on politics — both policies and other people’s pain.
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November 20, 2024 at 6:04 PM
I very seriously regret to inform you that I wasn’t super supportive of Obama during much of his time in office. What changed? I took the time to educate myself on politics — both policies and other people’s pain.
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Y’all, I know we have work to do — but part of that work has got to be the protection of inner peace. The sacredness within us is the one thing they cannot take away or destroy. Let’s do whatever we can to keep our lights burning… it will fuel our work in the world.
November 20, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Y’all, I know we have work to do — but part of that work has got to be the protection of inner peace. The sacredness within us is the one thing they cannot take away or destroy. Let’s do whatever we can to keep our lights burning… it will fuel our work in the world.
Thought patterns are so deeply ingrained that most people will never become aware that they’re operating daily on cultural, familial, and religious conditioning. But our thought patterns can be changed. We can literally create new wiring in our minds. And it’s absolutely life changing.
November 18, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Thought patterns are so deeply ingrained that most people will never become aware that they’re operating daily on cultural, familial, and religious conditioning. But our thought patterns can be changed. We can literally create new wiring in our minds. And it’s absolutely life changing.