1. Believe in humanity, no matter what you hear, no matter what you read.
2. Believe that we will create a world that is equitable.
3. Believe that you are part of the solution. THEN, act on it.
4. Touch the earth, ask for her help, breath with her. Love her.
5. Be open to paradox. Many things are true at once.
6. Believe in humanity’s capacity for change. Really, believe.
7. Boycott FOX and Breitbart, they have no ones interest in mind. NO ONE.
8. On second thought, just stop numbing your mind. TV, obsessive smartphone use, drugs, booze–it all gives someone else the upper hand.
9. Make presents for your friends, with love, even if they are silly. Buy less.
10. Say thank you to someone who works in service, or a service person.
Say thank you.
11. Where are you most happy? Spend some time there.
12. Take control of your body. Appreciate it, use it, if possible, heal it.
13. Use your voice. Sing, chant, dialogue.
14. Meditate, sit in silence, pray. Lend your energy to cosmic change.
15. Hug someone, kiss someone, cuddle, hold a hand. Share your space, intentionally.
16. Be there for the youth, for the elders, for your peers. Show up.
17. Prepare. And, always be prepared.
18. There’s a quote that says do what you do: if you can protest, protest; if you can write, write; parent your children; teach. Do what you do and do it to the best of who you are.
19. Pause before you speak.
21. ASK a lot of QUESTIONS.
22. Don’t invent the wheel, ask for help from those that have been here before.
23. Laugh.
24. Do some yoga.
25. See yourself in everyone.
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