Oh goodness, I am tired. And there is work to do as I am once again reminded that the world is not going to become a kinder and more loving and just place on its own. (We always knew it wouldn’t, we have been fighting and working for a long time.)
So I made a plan, and this plan might be of use to others. Each day I will consult these three lists and try to do as many of these things as I have capacity for. When my personal capacity is low I’ll lean to the left hand column. When my capacity is higher, I’ll push to the center and the right hand list.
| Self-Care and Sustainability Tend to your own recovery/healing/sobriety as needed Hydrate Move your body in healthy and joyful ways Stretch and tend to physical therapy as needed Eat some fruits or vegetables Take a nap or sleep in Personal Grooming and/or wear something that makes you feel good Put yourself in the hands of healers (all sorts) Fun stuff and humor Inspiration and beauty Creating or expressing yourself Nature and getting outside Cozy stuff Personal environmental control (cleaning, tidying, decorating, organizing) Talk to someone who listens well Learn something or solve a puzzle or otherwise exercise your brain | Direct Circle of Care Check on someone you know, reach out Love on people: birthdays, holidays, thank you cards, or random acts of love Respond to need: mutual aid, meal trains, rides, etc. Support or show up for a local business, artist, cause, or event Create times of social connection, host a gathering Give someone the gift of your attention or time Lovingly care for something or someone (pet, child, plant, garden, etc.) Volunteer in your local community Spread cheer (decorate, be cheerful with others, give out treats, etc) | Larger World Give $ to a cause Advocacy Actions (small is fine!) Show up and witness (vigils, rallies, marches, etc) Direct actions of resistance and refusal (big and small) Educate yourself and others Model responsible and values based living and choices Volunteer or otherwise support larger organizations and movements Share your ideas, visions, and dreams for a better world |