Idealism

I'm an idealist; there's no way around it. And yet I just keep thinking of the Margaret Mead quote, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." I was at a Black Lives Matter panel today. Much of what speakers, who included Angela Davis, had to say was more radical than I feel, but I don't doubt for a second that we need the radical voices for anything to change. There is something idealistic in communism and third party politics. However, it was an important reminder to me that we ALL bring something to the table when we put our time and energy into the causes we care about. The most powerful message that I heard from the panel is that we just need to never rest on our laurels. That and don't settle - strategize!