I'm not a 2017 apologist. Many terrible things happened, especially politically. But as one friend shared recently, and I can only agree, I found my sense of purpose in 2017. I had already gone to protests and helped to organize justice programs, but in 2017 I really stepped into a leadership role when it came to speaking out and standing up for what I believe in. I went to many trainings in 2017 for all sorts of justice-related skills, and I came out much more confidently standing in my power. Here were my top take-aways from the year:
- I am a community organizer
- There is a power to my sharing my joy, love, perspective, and solidarity
- I am sustained by my faith and my relationships
- While I find joy in MANY things, concerts and travel are especially consistent in their ability to rejuvenate me
- I have a new appreciation for my responsibilities as a citizen (particularly staying well informed about our government and communicating my opinion to policy makers).
I plan to continue to build on all of this momentum and head into 2018 with clear eyes and a full heart!
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