Resistance is a marathon, not a sprint. Sometimes we have to pause and focus on our own resilience. That isn’t apathy, it’s essential! The key is to make a plan for getting back to the fight. Rest regularly, and have a plan to get re-involved. Some ideas:
Joy and resilience are resistance. No win is ever perfect, but we have to pause and appreciate the results of our hard work! Whether it’s a Blue Tsunami midterm despite extensive voter suppression, or one more business hanging a sign to protect immigrants, pause to celebrate every win. It’s okay to be happy and hopeful!
There’s still a little time for a pumkin patch visit, apple picking, or a hayride date! Many farms rely on Autumn “tourism” to make ends meet, and most close after Halloween. Plan some fun this weekend!
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Shift holidays from flashy “traditions” to things your family actually loves doing! Cut expensive “must do” events and plan meaningful memories. Add mutual aid days to the calendar. If it already feels too late to make changes this year, lay the groundwork for edits next year by keeping notes after each event.
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Plan a trip to a museum, park, or arboretum this weekend. Choose something that will educate you, or pick peace, with art or experience. Pay admission, or check your city for “public access” dates, discounts, or tickets from the library. Explore the place you live and expand your world!
Fascism wants us scared and drawn out, and it gives us plenty of reasons to feel that way. Push back with whimsy : use your arts or crafts skills to put together joyful, humorous or entertaining resistance messages. Pictured: Kim’s adorable resistance gnomes. They make me happy every time I see them. What could you do to spread joy?
Tired of endless boycotts? Rank the places you shop from best to never, based on your own personal priorities. Shop as high on the list as you can. Start at the best place that might have what you want, and work down. Nobody can avoid all the bad companies, all the time. Do the best you can.
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