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Tend to the flames

Tend to the flames

An important part of activism is finding ways to keep your passion ignited and avoiding burnout.

We usually get into activism because we're angry, upset, or sad about something. Consider how you tend that soul fire. When is it time to take a break and let somebody else take over?

You can maintain your fire by focusing on the longevity of the work, not the finish line. Your task is to take the baton from the people who came before and pass it along to the next people. You can do it by focusing on the progress instead of complete success.

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How to find joy in activism

How to find joy in activism

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