Muay Thai Kickboxing
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Online Standing Tai Chi Workout
Pass code= 428712
A standing Tai Chi Workout that anyone can easily follow along.
Includes: Standing meditation, Tai Chi Choreography, Chi Kung
#Tarot Readings through the Voice of #Namaste #Love, Every Tuesday Online***
To Love Self is to Know Self ***
To Know Self is to Understand Self.
To Understand Self is to Care for Self.
To Care for Self is to Love Self.
To Love Self is to #LoveYourLife
We journey through #SelfDiscovery adventures to Know Self, so we may learn the best ways to provide all that ' our me ' requires ( #SelfCare) so we may be in a state of #Namaste Love's #Grace.
When we are loving Self, we are the me we love our Self to be, which is the greatest gift any of we may gift to all that is.
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Life #Guidance with S3's High Priestess, Roni, (Lady Radiating Love ) through #Tarot, allows for ' your me ' to delve into aspects of your beingness you may not readily see, and thus to reveal #treasures of love's #wisdom you may then #consciously choose to put to use to #create #manifest a life of your #fabyoubliss.
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Book your weekly Tarot Reading, available every Tuesday, between 11am - 7pm directly with Rev. Roni via " CalmUnity @ BeingLove .ca at least 1 ( ONE ) week in advance, to ensure availability for your requested time.
Readings are available via Video or Phone on Tuesdays, AND...you can request to have a reading done on your behalf via Email ANY TIME, if you prefer.
Readings using Video are available via Skype, WhatsApp, Zoom, or Google.
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--- 3 times you are available for a reading, and if you would like a 3 card, 5 card, or 10 card reading.
--- which modality you would like to use, Video ( which one ), Phone, or Email
--- if you would like to add extra time for additional Life Guidance based upon your reading
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All Readings for our MeetUp S3 Group are offered on a Discounted Energy Exchange:
--- 3 Card Readings are up to 40 minutes in length maximum, and available for an energy exchange of $55.00 ( regularly $99 )
--- 5 Card Readings are up to 60 minutes in length maximum and available for an energy exchange of $77.00 ( regularly $155 )
--- 10 Card Readings are up to 90 minutes in length maximum and available for an energy exchange of $111.00 ( regularly $232 )
--- Additional time for added Life Guidance is also offered at a reduced energy exchange of $55/hour ( regularly $155 )
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Infuse your week and prepare for a most delicious weekend ahead by having your Tarot Read !!!
PowerFull assisting guidance to manifest your fabyoubliss ***
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ALL Readings come through the Voice of Namaste #Love's Grace -- All~ways !
Roni ONLY welcomes and channels the voice of Namaste Love, and invites in the Love's Wisdom that comes through this voice, and this voice alone.
There is no 'doom and gloom' in the readings received or shared - no matter the cards for when you come to Rev. Roni for a reading, it is the voice of Namaste Love's Grace you shall hear........all~ways fully supportive of your Highest Happyness and Greatest Good, and all~ways delivered within the #gentle #embrace of love's grace.
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To learn more about S3's High Priestess, #LadyRadiatingLove, ( #RevRoni // Rhonda Sheryl Lipstein ) and Sanctuaire Soul's Sanctuary ( #S3 ) please visit www.BeingLove.ca,
#Gratitude for #SharingtheLove
Gesto Anatómico® Clases Regulares en Barcelona.
Gesto Anatómico® 17:00 h
Una sesión de Gesto Anatómico está compuesta por varios bloques independientes pero complementarios:
Abdominales sin Riesgo, Sinovi, Periné y Movimiento.
Una colección de movimientos basados en la observación de la anatomía. Una práctica saludable y efectiva para las estructuras de nuestro cuerpo.
La práctica consiste en reforzar, estirar y relajar el cuerpo. Además de favorecer la circulación, la flexibilidad y la sensorialidad del mismo.
Una dinámica anatómica e innovadora que transmite a tu ser consciencia y bienestar.
Por último, una buena dosis de entusiasmo y ganas de aprender y transformar.
Un Abrazo
"Isn't It Time You Started Wheeling and Dealing Like a Frederick Realinvestor!"
Join Us THIS Tuesday night for our Weekly "Deal Maker's Workshop!"
Learn the insider's secrets to deal-making in the Greater D.C. Region (DMV) from some of the most experienced (active) Deal Maker's in the area.
Building on our philosophy of "Earning While You're Learning" as the single best way to learn the real estate business, come and watch as
newbie investors bring present their opportunities to more experienced real estate investors for their chance to get paid!
We start promptly at 7:00 PM (SO PLEASE DON'T BE LATE IN LOGGING IN!) and every week a deal gets made. Unless of course, we have a special guest like:
* Private Lenders who are actively looking to fund deals during our special "Meet the Private Investor" nights;
* New Hard Money Lenders (HML) who are eager to work with newbie investors and provide BOTH rehab money as well as Proof of Funds (POF) letters to help you get more deals!;
* Experienced DMV Investors who are looking for Bird Dogs and Wholesalers who are interested in learning the INSIDER's GAME OF "REVERSE WHOLESALING" for 'Quick Cash Profits!"
...and much, much more!
But don't just take our word for it. Sign up now and put it on your calendar, then join us THIS TUESDAY for the NUMBER ONE REAL ESTATE INVESTOR TRAINING SESSION IN THE DMV - The Greater Washington D.C. Real Estate Mastermind Deal Makers Workshop, Sponsored by the Realinvestors®️ Academy of Greater Washington, D.C.
Fit and Happy Indoors - Strong and Powerful - Online class
This session is aimed at people over 50. Our exercises are gentle but effective. There will be no floor exercises in this session, but you can expect to work hard!
For our Tuesday afternoon strength training sessions, we use our Nordic Walking poles and bungies, and some physio bands. (You can borrow those from me if you are interested.) We also use some hand weights or use water bottles or tins.
This session is great for everyone who wants to get stronger. These exercises can challenge your bones and joints to get stronger. Stronger muscles also help support joints and backs, and help prevent falls and injuries
What you need:
• ca 1.5x1.5 meter space to move around.
• tablet, laptop or computer screen with internet connection
• rubber physio band (aka Thera band)
• Pilates bar or Gym Fit bungies to use with your Nordic Walking poles. (I can lend you these, and can bring them over if you don’t live too far
My rates
10 session card: My normal rate is £89 for 10 sessions. (different rates apply for my Parkinson’s classes)
Pay monthly: I am keeping the option of signing up for unlimited sessions per week (this includes Nordic Walks as well as online sessions). This is a flat rate of £70 per month for unlimited sessions if paid monthly in advance.
Pay What Works:
The price shown above is the “true” value of the session that best reflects the work I put into preparing and leading your session. However, I understand that not everyone can afford to pay full price, and I don’t want that to stop you from joining us.
In an effort to find a balance between more financial accessibility and sustainable pricing, I now offer a “Pay What Works” model. This allows for financial flexibility while still valuing and respecting the work and energy I provide in creating and delivering these classes.
You tell me what you would like to pay:
For your new payment, please let me know if you are happy to pay full price, or if you would like a reduction
Please send an email to ailien@fitandhappyoutdoors.com with the heading “INVOICE please”-
followed by “FAHO 1” to pay full price as quoted below, “FAHO 2”, for 20% off, or “FAHO 3” for 50% off.
And please tell me if you want to pay for 10 sessions, or if you’d like to pay monthly.
I prefer payment by bank transfer. At the moment I do not accept cheques. The queues by the banks are just too long.
2/5 Cash Game Long Island
Come down for a great time. Food and drinks provided. Call or text numbers below for more info.
Tuesday Virtual Qigong! Strengthen Immune System though Deep Relaxation
Join us for Virtual Qigong! Spend an hour with us from your home and experience the stress busting ability of qigong. Start to bring clarity to your thinking, relieve pain, support the immune system and begin to chip away at chronic conditions by learning simple, effective, and powerful qigong techniques to support your health and well being mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
This event is free. No previous experience needed. No special attire needed.
Time: Every Tuesday: 5:30PM - 6:30PM CT (call opens at 5:00 PM)
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/434389538
Click on the Zoom Link a few minutes in advance of the start time - and "run" or "download" the Zoom launch window that pops up and that's it!
Learn from and practice with Certified Instructor of Spring Forest Qigong Ann Minoff. Practice makes perfect, so after a few minutes of introduction, we'll jump right into the simple exercises from Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) that can lead to dramatic changes and instant relief. Here's Ann's bio https://www.springforestqigong.com/component/mymaplocations/ann-minoff
Qigong is an ancient practice that dates back at least 4,000 years. It is considered a cornerstone of Chinese Medicine and includes gentle physical movements, visualization and meditation. Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ), a modernized form of qigong, was created by International Qigong Master Chunyi Lin with a focus on gaining the greatest benefit in the shortest amount of time. SFQ can start to improve all aspects of health; circulation, flexibility, strengthening immunity, emotional stability, mental clarity, stress reduction, pain relief all while providing an increased sense of happiness and vitality.
Master Lin believes that everyone is born a healer and can help themselves heal and help others heal as well. His vision is “A healer in every home and a world without pain and suffering.” Chunyi is the author of a #1 Amazon bestseller, Born A Healer. He is also coauthor with Dr. Nisha Manek of the Mayo Clinic of a chapter on Qigong in a medical school textbook, The Textbook of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Second Edition.
For more information from Master Lin about Qigong please see https://www.springforestqigong.com/
Eventos de Muay Thai Kickboxing Esta Semana
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Online Seated Tai Chi and Chi Kung Workout
Pass code= 852405
Seated Tai Chi and Chi kung workout suitable for anyone who needs or prefers to work from a chair. You will still get all of the wonderful benefits of a Tai Chi workout. Leg exercises are also included to improve strength, flexibility and balance.
Online Bookkeepers, Accountants, Quickbooks Community [ZOOM Virtual Meetup]
***Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be hosting our 3rd Sunday Meetup for Conversations online virtually via Zoom.com until further notice.
This event is free for you, your guests and Meetup members. Donations are greatly appreciated.
Please register in advance for our 1:00pm Online Meetup via Zoom.
For the last 20+ years, we co-organized in-person Meetups every 3rd Sunday. We have created opportunities for many people in the greater Washington DC area to make new contacts and extend joy, friendship and prosperity. We have enjoyed many conversations over lunch and worked together on many exciting community projects with many people from diverse backgrounds.
We look forward to providing you with opportunities to network, to make new contacts, and to explore the possibility of working together harmoniously to achieve extraordinary results. Let’s come together, learn together, and succeed together!
REGISTRATION LINK:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rd-ihqT8rGtxZVfSGV5GXaMJ_3h4HtvNV
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Details
WHY ATTEND?
When you attend this event, you will...
• Connect face to face with a diverse group of people interested in personal, economic, spiritual and community development.
• Move closer to your current goals taking this action step once a month
• Extend and build your network of local allies and friends
• Accelerate your professional development through interpersonal interactions
• Invest in building a better future for all -- One City, One Future
EVENT AGENDA
Please join us promptly at 1:00pm for our Meetup so that you may introduce yourself. All self-introductions are normally completed by 1:45. Please arrive at 1:00pm to be sure to hear everyone’s introduction and be able to give yours.
We will...
• Express appreciation
• Introduce ourselves to the group (if you wish)
• Network virtually
REGISTRATION LINK:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rd-ihqT8rGtxZVfSGV5GXaMJ_3h4HtvNV
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information to join the meeting.
If you have any questions, please email volunteering.abc@gmail.com and/or alliesdc2@gmail.com. Thank you!
[Zoom] Capoeira Workout / カポエイラ ワークアウト
Followed by English translation
※初回参加者は、メッセージにてオーガナイザーHatoからZoomリンクを入手してください
【カポエイラ ワークアウト】
日時:水曜夜19:45\~20:15(30分)
汗かき度:★★★
分かり易さ:★★★
対象者:未経験者◎|初心者◎|経験者○
効果:上半身引き締め|背中・胸・腕|代謝UP
部位:腕、背中、胸、肩、お腹
内容:床に手を付けた動き、逆立ち、側転、体幹トレーニングなど
クラス:Zoom
■クラスの説明
カポエイラの動きを使った、主に上半身のワークアウトクラスです。二の腕を引き締めたり、背中や胸、腹筋のワークアウトが中心です。
■期待できる効果
・二の腕、お腹の引き締め、胸や肩のトレーニング
・筋トレ効果で代謝UP
・体幹トレーニング
・肩コリ解消
など
■クラス内容
・ウォームアップ
・床に手を付いたトレーニング
・コアトレーニング
・逆立ち
など
■集合時間
19:45
■場所
各自のスマホかPCモニターの前
■持ち物
タオル、水など
■服装
自由
■料金
300円(一般)
100円(学生)
※クラスが始まる前までにお支払いお願いします
■お支払い方法
以下のどれかの決済方法にて
・PayPay ID: hatocapo
・Paypal: pomba@multistripe.net
・LINEpay: https://bit.ly/3fpNPrT
※お支払い時、Meetupアカウント名かZoom名を記載ください
※お支払い後に参加できなかった場合は返金致します
■備考
・バーチャル背景OK
・映像有り/無し、音声有り/無し、どちらでも構いません
・インストラクターから見える状態の方が、アドバイスや難易度の調整がしやすいです
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English
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Note:
\* For the first time, please send a message to the organizer Hato to ask zoom link
[Upper Body workout]
Date&Time: Wednesday 19:45-20:15(30min)
Intensity: ★★★
Clarity: ★★★
For: Novice ★★★ \| Beginner ★★★ \| Advanced ★★☆
Benefits: To tone your upper body. Also to help you realign the spine, improve posture and strengthen the core.
Exercise: Triceps, Biceps, Back, Breast, Core, Abs
Contents: Floor Movement, Handstand, Push-ups
By: Zoom
Overview:
This upper body workouts will help you to improve your posture and more toned and slim appearance.
Program:
* Warm-up
* Upper body workout
* Core training
* Cool down
Meetup:
Meeting Time: 19:45 pm
Meeting Spot: in front of your PC monitor or smartphone
Venue:
Any space where you can move around
What to prepare:
water and towel
Clothes:
Whatever you like
Fee:
300Yen (Adult)
100Yen (Student)
* Payment must be done by the class starts
Payment:
* PayPay ID: hatocapo
* Paypal: pomba@multistripe.net
* LINEpay: https://bit.ly/3fpNPrT
\*Write your meetup name or zoom name with your payment
If you have any question or request, do not hesitate to send message!
You Can...Love Your Life ! Master Your Mind, Manifest Your Bliss, the Series***
Sanctuaire Soul's Sanctuary's High Priestess, Intuitive Mystic, and Whole-istic Healer, Rev. Rhonda Sheryl Lipstein ( Roni ) humbly and excitedly invite you to be part of this multi-faceted and transformative CalmUnity PlayShop and Support Circle Gathering; " You CAN Love Your Life: Master Your Mind Manifest Your Bliss ".
No matter what your goals, desires, objectives are in life, regadles of what issues, problems, situations you are sojourning through, EVERYTHING BEgins withIN, with success determined by how we choose to use our Mind, to direct our thoughts and feelings into action.
As aforementioned, this will be a multi-faceted gathering which shall incorporate a variety of features such as;
~~ opening and closing meditations,
~~ calmunity ( community ) sharing and supporting
~~ alignment with cosmic events such as lunar phases,
~~ focused theme/subject of the specific gathering, which are in alignment with cosmic events....
~~ playshop ( workshop ) activities / exercises that are relevant
~~ on-going calmunity building, networking, support week to week
~~ sacred ceremonial ritual as so inspired
these gatherings are interACTive in nature, as much as there is 'design', shall we also 'go with the flow' and 'follow the bliss' of the energy we are collaborating co-creating.
~~ satsang where calmunity members are gifted opportunity to ask and receive free guidance from Roni ( professional talk therapist offering whole-istical life guidance - body, mind, heart and soul -- for over 25 years )
The purpose of these gathering is also multi-faceted, both to assist each of we to learn to " Master our Mind " -- to make use of this AWEsome 'tool' we each have available to 'our me', so that we may learn to " Manifest our Bliss " and 'true-ly' BEgin to Love the lives we are living which we do, by shifting our consciousness paradigm our of fear and into "Namaste Love". Additionally, these calmunity gatherings will serve as a support network of like minded individuals with whom we may share our individual and collective goals, that we may ascend to be a more whole-istic expression of the 'me, we love our Self to be'.
****PLEASE NOTE ****
Until Further Notice, all " in person " events will be " on hold " ---- we are currently seeking Online Avenues by which to gather and will keep you up to date regarding Live / in person events as soon as they become available.
To learn more about S3 ( Sanctuaire Soul's Sanctuary ) and your hostess, High Priestess Rev. Roni, visit: https://www.BEingLove.ca
Online Tai Chi Stick Exercises and Tai Chi Stick Form
Pass code= 540070
Tai Chi Stick Exercises and Tai Chi Stick Form is open to all students.
We’ll use a light stick approximately 36” long that you can easily get at a Home Depot or similar store.
The exercises are designed to improve strength, flexibility and coordination. We will also learn a short choreography of movements done slowly and smoothly that anyone can easily follow.
Each lesson begins with warm-ups followed by reviewing the choreography taught up to that point, and then continuing to learn an additional movement.
This is a fun way to learn more about Tai Chi and improve your health.
Technique and Lyrical Jazz Dance Drill Class 舞蹈習訓班 (Zoom/In-person)
Technique and Lyrical Jazz Dance Drill Class 舞蹈習訓班 (Zoom/In-person)
Sat/Sun All levels are welcomed!
Please email (lssdance2012@gmail.com)/ Whatsapp (94965711) us to reserve your place for the class.
Class Fee @$100/1 hour class (Zoom class 30% off)
$200/month
Video Package : $100 for 4 videos plus video review
This is a regular class. Regular members no need to reserve spots here.
恆常上課同學毋須在此留位 🙏🙏
內容:
1. 基本功訓練
2. 演出舞步排練
*恆常練習學員,有機會參與舞團演出。
Eventos de Muay Thai Kickboxing Cerca de Ti
Conéctate con tu comunidad local de Muay Thai Kickboxing
Fundamentals: by do Jung Ishu/ the art of fighting
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
We are donation based.
Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec center in the auditorium, upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
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You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\
Wear workout clothing \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
Hope to see you soon :-).\
We are run off of donations. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
Pickaway County Chess Club
Younkin Branch Library (Ashville) meeting space is now reserved for any and all interested in or enthused by playing a game of chess. The second Thursday of each month, 6:00pm to 7:50pm. First gathering is Thursday, May 11th. No fees. Chess sets provided; however, you may bring your own if you wish.
Ohio Fight club
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
We are donation based.
Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec in the auditorium, center upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
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You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\
Wear workout clothing \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
Hope to see you soon :-).\
We are run off of donations. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
How to be a Better Communicator - Free Seminar
Communication is everything in life!
Attend this free lecture about how to be a better communicator.
You are only as successful as your ability to communicate.
\- What if you could confidently talk to anyone?
\- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation?
\- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence?
You can!
The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate.
Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio
1266 Dublin Rd Columbus OH 43215
For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024
Soccer + Vida’s Plant Based Butcher ⚽️ 🌱 🥪 🔥
Soccer + vegan deli eats =
the perfect Saturday ⚽🌱🔥
We’re kicking things off with soccer (all levels welcome!) and then heading to Vida’s Plant-Based Butcher for some seriously good food—Vida’s Reubens, Philly cheesesteaks, Chipotle Cheddar Melt and classic deli sides.
Whether you’re playing, socializing, or just here for the food, this is a great way to meet like-minded people and enjoy the day!
Game → Food → Good vibes
📍 Soccer - Park of Roses
3923 N High St
Columbus, OH 43214
📍 Vida’s Plant Based Butcher
1724 Northwest Blvd Unit C
Columbus OH, 43212
Conquer Negative Emotion To Have a Happier Life!
Do you want more Self Confidence, less Self Doubt, more Happiness, less Anxiety, and more Love? This event is an introduction to how to handle irrational emotion. How often are yours or another's emotions out of control? What is that about??? I have asked these questions and after much search have found answers and am sharing.
Maybe you have suffered a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? After that, you try to move on but you just can't. Possibly you have a thought or emotion that hangs around for days and you just can't shake it. What is all this stress, anxiety, depression, and self doubt? It's just crazy! It's not the real you. You can find out what is at the root of all this.
This is a local event.
Areas you can change with the right information:
* Control of unwanted emotions
* Lack of confidence
* Grief
* Anxiety
* Anger management
* Creating ideal relationships
* Memory
* and more...
This is a local meeting that can start you on the way to a better life, more confidence and less negativity. All the happiness you have lies within you. Let's find it!
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.
Drunken
This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism")
Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war).
Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!








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