Don't Let My Smile Fool You

There was an article that came out today that directly referenced my smiling through a vigil about the immigration ban. I was smiling because love is my superpower. Love is what sustains me in this work, and so love, rather than anger, is what I am feeling at protests. Coincidentally, later today a friend was telling me that her husband, whom I met for the first time yesterday, was surprised by my peaceful demeanor because my friend/his wife has been describing me as a fierce activist. He was expecting someone who came across as more hardcore. I love that I can represent how activism can be done by joyful, loving folks. I don't think there's anything wrong with being angry in this moment, but if you don't channel that into something positive, the energy is wasted.