Flexing my Activist Muscles

As I continue reading Reclaiming our Democracy by Sam Daly-Harris, I apply concepts I’ve learned to our 2024 election campaign, in particular, 2 of his 18 commitments.

Increase Your Skills Through Practice and Learning

Overcome Fear and Catalyze Breakthroughs

I’ve never participated in a phone bank, calling potential voters. I’ve never walked through neighborhoods, knocking on doors and talking to people I don’t know. But these are skills I plan to learn, try, practice, and use in the months before November 5th. With each new experience, I will feel vulnerable and afraid, but growth will be the result. I will change — transform — as I become more effective.

Submitted by Teresa Wilmot