The Discerning Pacifist

“This is the sword of the Order. It has no patience for petty violence, no appetite for blood and flesh. The sword‘s purpose is to cut through oppression, to cleave the chains of the mind. We carry it because the shadow can feel its light, Even in the scabbard. It arms us against fear, it reminds us that we are pure and piercing, even in our compassion.

Courage is the sheathed sword.

Courage is the unstained blade.

Courage is not something I reserve for you, fascist.”

My productivity hasn’t completely fled, but my rhythms of creating and posting and participating have broken down a bit. I’m working on this! I hope you are all having the winter, and the start of 2026, that you need. Love to all.