Tadhg Shannon
@tadhgs.bsky.social
Pacific Northwesterner | Soto Zen Buddhist | Medical Professional | Embracing mindfulness, compassion, and the art of presence. Sharing insights, humor, fresh perspectives, and my unsolicited opinions on life’s journey here on Bluesky.
The state of America right now is heavy. Families are working harder than ever just to stay afloat, while the powerful play political games. But underneath all the noise, people still care … they still show up, still fight, still believe we can be better.
November 8, 2025 at 3:23 AM
The state of America right now is heavy. Families are working harder than ever just to stay afloat, while the powerful play political games. But underneath all the noise, people still care … they still show up, still fight, still believe we can be better.
Even in stillness, compassion has a spine. Buddhism teaches peace, but peace doesn’t mean silence in the face of injustice.
#Buddhism #Justice #Compassion #Peace #RightAction #MindfulResistance
#Buddhism #Justice #Compassion #Peace #RightAction #MindfulResistance
November 6, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Even in stillness, compassion has a spine. Buddhism teaches peace, but peace doesn’t mean silence in the face of injustice.
#Buddhism #Justice #Compassion #Peace #RightAction #MindfulResistance
#Buddhism #Justice #Compassion #Peace #RightAction #MindfulResistance
Friday to‑do ... trade a complaint for gratitude. Exhale the gripe, inhale the gift. Lighter already. #FeelGoodFriday #Gratitude #zen #mindfulness
July 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Friday to‑do ... trade a complaint for gratitude. Exhale the gripe, inhale the gift. Lighter already. #FeelGoodFriday #Gratitude #zen #mindfulness
Can you even begin to imagine how radioactive the Epstein files must be for Trump if they trotted out Tulsi Gabbard, the Russian friendly cosplay Director of National "Intelligence" ... to lob a live grenade at President Obama, accusing him of a "treasonous conspiracy against the American people"?
July 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Can you even begin to imagine how radioactive the Epstein files must be for Trump if they trotted out Tulsi Gabbard, the Russian friendly cosplay Director of National "Intelligence" ... to lob a live grenade at President Obama, accusing him of a "treasonous conspiracy against the American people"?
Thursday whisper ... you are not your racing thoughts. Step outside, watch one cloud drift by. Mind follows sky. #ThoughtfulThursday #Zen
July 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Thursday whisper ... you are not your racing thoughts. Step outside, watch one cloud drift by. Mind follows sky. #ThoughtfulThursday #Zen
Mid‑week check‑in ... hand to heart, listen: beat, breath, life. Nothing to fix; just notice and nod. #WellnessWednesday #BeHereNow #Zen #Mindfulness
July 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Mid‑week check‑in ... hand to heart, listen: beat, breath, life. Nothing to fix; just notice and nod. #WellnessWednesday #BeHereNow #Zen #Mindfulness
Tiny Tuesday reset ... sip water, exhale slow, smile at the sky. Stack enough pauses and the day bends toward calm. #TuesdayTips #Mindfulness
July 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Tiny Tuesday reset ... sip water, exhale slow, smile at the sky. Stack enough pauses and the day bends toward calm. #TuesdayTips #Mindfulness
If you can’t see the raging red flag in blowing $25–$45 million of our tax dollars on a bombastic military parade, straight out of the North Korean or Russian dictatorship playbook, while threatening violence against anyone who dares to protest, you’re willfully, catastrophically delusional.
June 13, 2025 at 12:48 AM
If you can’t see the raging red flag in blowing $25–$45 million of our tax dollars on a bombastic military parade, straight out of the North Korean or Russian dictatorship playbook, while threatening violence against anyone who dares to protest, you’re willfully, catastrophically delusional.
Some days I feel like a highly-evolved being here to spread light and wisdom. Other days I eat almonds for dinner and stare at the wall like it’s trying to tell me secrets.
Balance, I guess.
#JustVibing #HumanExperience
Balance, I guess.
#JustVibing #HumanExperience
June 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Some days I feel like a highly-evolved being here to spread light and wisdom. Other days I eat almonds for dinner and stare at the wall like it’s trying to tell me secrets.
Balance, I guess.
#JustVibing #HumanExperience
Balance, I guess.
#JustVibing #HumanExperience
If you're not a force for good in this world, you're leaving the heavy lifting to those who are. Every moment you stay silent, indifferent, or passive, the weight of change falls on fewer shoulders. But you have a voice, a choice, and a responsibility.
May 1, 2025 at 11:55 AM
If you're not a force for good in this world, you're leaving the heavy lifting to those who are. Every moment you stay silent, indifferent, or passive, the weight of change falls on fewer shoulders. But you have a voice, a choice, and a responsibility.
Reminder: billionaires aren't “successful.” They’re symptoms of a system that hoards resources and rewards exploitation.
#WeDeserveBetter
#WeDeserveBetter
March 31, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Reminder: billionaires aren't “successful.” They’re symptoms of a system that hoards resources and rewards exploitation.
#WeDeserveBetter
#WeDeserveBetter
The discipline is in doing the work before you're ready. That’s where the shift happens.
#MindsetMonday #LifeInProgress
#MindsetMonday #LifeInProgress
March 31, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The discipline is in doing the work before you're ready. That’s where the shift happens.
#MindsetMonday #LifeInProgress
#MindsetMonday #LifeInProgress
“The river of America is turbulent, yet the water remains water. Do not cling to the waves of division - see the current beneath, ever flowing, ever changing, yet always whole.” Tadhg Shannon
March 31, 2025 at 1:58 AM
“The river of America is turbulent, yet the water remains water. Do not cling to the waves of division - see the current beneath, ever flowing, ever changing, yet always whole.” Tadhg Shannon
Nothing screams “America first” like the good old U.S.A. earning a spot on the global human rights watchlist, thanks to Donald Trump and his administration chipping away at civil liberties.
March 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Nothing screams “America first” like the good old U.S.A. earning a spot on the global human rights watchlist, thanks to Donald Trump and his administration chipping away at civil liberties.
America dumped a king in 1776 for a reason. But sure, tell us more about your royal decree on traffic laws, Your Highness. 🤡
February 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
America dumped a king in 1776 for a reason. But sure, tell us more about your royal decree on traffic laws, Your Highness. 🤡
Hard times don’t last, but our commitment to each other does. Stay vigilant, stay loud, and keep fighting for what’s right. We are our brother’s keeper—no one gets left behind.
February 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Hard times don’t last, but our commitment to each other does. Stay vigilant, stay loud, and keep fighting for what’s right. We are our brother’s keeper—no one gets left behind.
“In the great stillness, no one is outside the circle. A bodhisattva does not turn away but steps forward, because suffering is not someone else’s, and kindness is not optional.” - Tadhg Shannon
February 9, 2025 at 11:08 PM
“In the great stillness, no one is outside the circle. A bodhisattva does not turn away but steps forward, because suffering is not someone else’s, and kindness is not optional.” - Tadhg Shannon
Project 2025 isn’t just an idea, it’s happening. Most of Trump’s executive orders follow its blueprint, aiming to reshape policies and institutions. This is a coordinated effort with a clear playbook. If you haven’t looked into it yet, now’s the time to understand what’s unfolding.
January 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Project 2025 isn’t just an idea, it’s happening. Most of Trump’s executive orders follow its blueprint, aiming to reshape policies and institutions. This is a coordinated effort with a clear playbook. If you haven’t looked into it yet, now’s the time to understand what’s unfolding.
Freedom isn’t just about what benefits YOU, it’s about ensuring EVERYONE has equal access to it.
If you think you love freedom but don’t care if it applies to everyone, what you actually love is privilege, not freedom. True freedom is universal.
If you think you love freedom but don’t care if it applies to everyone, what you actually love is privilege, not freedom. True freedom is universal.
January 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Freedom isn’t just about what benefits YOU, it’s about ensuring EVERYONE has equal access to it.
If you think you love freedom but don’t care if it applies to everyone, what you actually love is privilege, not freedom. True freedom is universal.
If you think you love freedom but don’t care if it applies to everyone, what you actually love is privilege, not freedom. True freedom is universal.
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January 20, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Thank you, President #Biden and Vice President #Harris, for your dedicated service to our country. Your leadership through challenging times has shown resilience, compassion, and commitment to progress. We are grateful for all you've done to strengthen our democracy and move us forward.
January 20, 2025 at 2:17 AM
No matter the incoming administration, we must remain steadfast in our belief in democracy. Hope is a flame that can’t be extinguished. It’s only when we give up that we allow them to win. Keep fighting for what’s right, for change, and for the future we all deserve.
January 20, 2025 at 2:13 AM
No matter the incoming administration, we must remain steadfast in our belief in democracy. Hope is a flame that can’t be extinguished. It’s only when we give up that we allow them to win. Keep fighting for what’s right, for change, and for the future we all deserve.
"Silence is the ground where wisdom blooms; in each breath, the whole universe breathes with you. Zazen (meditation) teaches that enlightenment is not a distant summit but the simple, mindful steps along the path." - Tadhg Shannon
#zen #meditation #wisdom
#zen #meditation #wisdom
January 16, 2025 at 3:29 AM
"Silence is the ground where wisdom blooms; in each breath, the whole universe breathes with you. Zazen (meditation) teaches that enlightenment is not a distant summit but the simple, mindful steps along the path." - Tadhg Shannon
#zen #meditation #wisdom
#zen #meditation #wisdom
Trump’s whining about flags at half-staff for Jimmy Carter’s death is peak insecurity. Even a national moment of respect can’t go uninterrupted by his need for attention. Maybe he thinks the flags should stand tall to validate his "legacy" as if that were possible.
January 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Trump’s whining about flags at half-staff for Jimmy Carter’s death is peak insecurity. Even a national moment of respect can’t go uninterrupted by his need for attention. Maybe he thinks the flags should stand tall to validate his "legacy" as if that were possible.
Compassion is the seed from which all harmony grows. Lead each interaction with kindness, not for reward but for the simple truth that our shared humanity is bound by it. In every moment, be the calm that ripples outward. #Compassion #Mindfulness #zen
December 30, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Compassion is the seed from which all harmony grows. Lead each interaction with kindness, not for reward but for the simple truth that our shared humanity is bound by it. In every moment, be the calm that ripples outward. #Compassion #Mindfulness #zen