"Activism is my rent for living on this planet." ~Alice Walker
This quote appeared on Facebook today and it sent a shot of inspiration through me. Thank you Alice for your clarity of thoughts and your practical wisdom about action as essential. Most of the people that show up on my Facebook share lots of inspirational stuff. I am grateful to each person who tries to uplift others.
How we express our purpose is the way we pay rent for living on the planet. This purposeful expression may be in the form of: committed action, compassionate acts, sharing insights, feeding the hungry, time for contemplation, acceptance of others by shrinking the judging mind, creative expression, healing past trauma, breaking cycles of abuse, or many other ways of being engaged inwardly and out in the world. Each of us finds our own way to be uniquely who we are and make a difference.
How would you let your purpose express itself in activism? Here are some places where activism is needed (if they appeal to you the world we be better off for you involvement):
Election reform where the influence of money needs to be removed
Corporate influence over the people who are suppose to represent us
Reduction of profit making from those who are in the war business
Keeping the air, water and ground clean and safe
Educational reform away from testing toward creativity, critical thinking and the pursuit of truth
Education free of debt
Healthcare for everyone
Fair taxation for everyone
Honesty in government
Elimination of church involvement in government
Reinstitute the idea of conflict of interests
Investment reforms to eliminate all shady practices
Hold all banks and businesses accountable for the destructive decisions they make
Remove corporate personhood, they should only exist for the good of the people
Food for everyone
Housing for everyone
A fair distribution of wealth amongst all
An emphasis on peace not on power
Make this country about compassion not profits
Build communities of support
And other important priorities
What would you add or take off this list?