Crafting resilience, focusing amidst the chaos, and battling the fog of forgetfulness in our activism journey requires intentional practice and dedicated self-care. In my own journey towards sustained engagement and well-being, I've developed a structured approach that nurtures my body and mind, enabling me to contribute meaningfully over the long haul.

I'm excited to share this through a PDF resource that outlines my strategies for building resilience, maintaining focus, and counteracting overwhelm. This is a humble offering from my personal experience, intended as a guide for fellow travelers in the realm of activism and social change.

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1. Top of Mind: This section is dedicated to identifying the three issues that currently occupy most of my time, attention, and learning efforts. It's about prioritizing what matters most at any given moment, recognizing emergent issues that are just coming onto my radar, and maintaining a consistent focus on areas of long-term engagement. This practice helps in directing my energy where it's most needed, preventing burnout by not spreading myself too thin.
2. Voices + Organizations: Here, I list the voices and organizations I trust and follow for dependable insights and information. This involves curating a list of reliable sources that can guide my understanding and actions. It's about connecting with communities of knowledge and practice that align with my values and areas of focus, thereby enriching my perspective and grounding my activism in informed empathy and strategic action.
3. Current Actions: This block outlines the actions I'm taking, largely inspired by the leaders and voices I trust within my top issues. Whether it's sending support to communities in need, engaging in advocacy, or spreading awareness, this section is about translating awareness into tangible actions that contribute to the causes I care about.
4. Communities I'm Engaging With: Engagement takes many forms, both online and in-person. This part of the resource emphasizes the importance of community—finding solidarity, support, and shared purpose with others who are committed to similar causes. It's a reminder that we're not alone in our struggles and that collective action is powerful.
5. Learning: Recognizing that the journey of activism is also one of continuous learning, this section prompts me to reflect on what I need to learn more about. It's about staying curious, asking questions, and engaging in research that deepens my understanding and effectiveness as an activist.
6. Donating: Acknowledging that support can be material as well as moral, this part encourages thoughtful consideration of how I can contribute resources—be it time or money—to causes and organizations that make a difference.‍
7. Reading: Finally, this section is dedicated to sharing resources and recommendations for further reading. It's about fostering a culture of learning and sharing knowledge that can inspire and inform others.

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What's Top Of Our Mind

I want to especially highlight nearly 9 months later the people of Gaza are facing starvation , the latest ceasefire resolution by the UN has not been passed.Our support for the Palestinian people is rooted in the belief that solidarity is not a mere buzzword but an essential pillars for a thriving, dynamic, and empathetic society. We understand that justice is more than fairness; it's about actively dismantling barriers and creating systems that uplift everyone, especially those who have been oppressed for too long.

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