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About Politics

eric mccarty
2 min readOct 20, 2023

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Aout Politics — Headless Now — Lyrical Prose — Yoga — Moca McCarty Photo

although I consider myself politically astute and concerned with policies that have the potential to alter the course of life for generations to come — I seldom write overtly about politics. This isn’t out of fear that I may offend those who read, nor a desire to stay clear of these issues during my writing. It’s mostly because I know it will make little difference to others, some readers who know my politics will either skip it or give reasons why I’m wrong, causing more of a debate than an insightful discussion. I’m not drawn to argue much anymore, not over your beliefs, nor even my own.

about politics…

I’d rather write about yoga, meditation, breathwork, being immersed in nature.

and there’s a reason for this, honestly, I believe a political view is likely to expand when any of the above are practiced sincerely. Maybe not everyone, but certainly those who embrace with humility and a wish for transformation. The path of yoga itself starts with ethical restraints, calling on us to consider leading a life of non-harm, the absence of lying, and stealing, the right use of energy, and letting go of greed. These are considered restraints because once subdued, the opposite effect grows, expanding to fill the void of the behaviors we left behind. In the absence of harm, there’s peace, a true sense of peace that is is all inclusive in its hold. It’s the same for everyone…

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eric mccarty
eric mccarty

Written by eric mccarty

Writer, prose poetry, meditation teacher and lifetime student

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