Keep low. When I am feeling outraged or upset, I am not able to clearly hear Spirit. I need to re-ground myself in love, in being low and humble.
Growing up Catholic, it took me many many years to even consider coming back to any organized religion. The Quakers have won me over with our consistent approach of using inquiry to seek truth. Any kind of preaching or proselytizing is frowned upon. We do not ascribe to any doctrine or dogma. Hallelu, ama’am! It’s been enlivening to awaken to questions as the answer.
Hello! My name is Mila and I’m a 7th grade student at Friends Seminary, a Quaker school in Manhattan. Outside of school, I attend the Brooklyn Meeting with my family on Sundays. In this article I’d like to explore the life and ideas of a famous Quaker, Annie Oakley.
