Perhaps I've stored up some actions for future dates...
- $50 donation to Al Franken's US Senatorial Campaign in Minnesota
- Will pitch supporting Franken's campaign with friends who just moved from Minneapolis to Philadelphia
- Looking at AFSC's page on Iraqi refugees. Did not send electronic letter on troop withdrawl. Can write my own letter. Looking for a more concrete action around refugee support.
- Called my Congressman, Robert Brady, and encouraged support for increased funding towards renewable energy, per an upcoming vote on a big Energy bill. I spoke to the Staff Assistant who did not know the Congressman's position initially, but who found out for me, and herself, that the Brady is a co-sponsor of H.R. 969 which calls for increased funding and benchmarks on use of renewables, especially by companies.
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The challenge for activists and social justice advocates like ourselves is balance.
We do the work we do because we have a strong sense of empathy for those who suffer and are oppressed and a hightened sense of the possibility of a better world.
Many of us try to live by the principle of to whom much is given, much is expected.
We can feel guilty for not doing more on more causes. The reality is that we can not be involved in as many causes as we would like at the level of committment we would like--- We can't be THE lead organizer on even a half dozen causes-- but still we are compelled to do more.
Your idea is a good one--- choose your priority issues and put your heart and soul there--don't shut out the rest of the world-- but for other issues find a role-- a much smaller one--that contributes to movement in the direction that we seek.
Trust that there will be others to take the lead and do the heavy lifting necessary-- be content to follow sometimes---
So I like your idea of coming up with a list of things to do to move the planet along in the right direction.
Each small step can add meaning to our lives and give us a sense of accomplishment when the task is completed.
Peace
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