Build a Squad
Build a group of 3-6 people who have similar resistance values and priorities. Plan an action together. Pick something simple: a protest, calling Senators, writing postcards. You’re laying foundations for a core group you trust.
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Lunch Choice
Buy lunch for a friend who is demographically (age, race, class, etc.) different from you. Ask them how they’re doing, and really listen to what they say.
Don’t dive directly into politics or point out your differences. Just build the relationship naturally.
Good Neighbors
Create relationships in your neighborhood. Do it formally through a neighborhood project, or take the next step with someone. Wave, borrow a cup of sugar and take back cookies, or invite them to dinner. Start slow and build.
Military Connections
Reconnect with friends or family in the military. Start with an email or postcard if you’re estranged. If even that seems like too much, take a veteran friend to lunch and ask if they’re willing to put in the labor of talking about military culture. Cultural sensitivity is always the first step in alliance.
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Splurge!
Splurge on a small treat for yourself. If money is tight, it can be practical, so long as it feels like a reward. New shoes, food you only indulge in occasionally, art supplies…
Cultural Calendaring
Find and import a calendar to your digital planner with important dates for other ethnic communities. Avoid scheduling meetings then. Post greetings online for important celebrations.
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