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Act on Climate in a Way That Fits Who You Are
Learn What Action-Taker Role Suits You Best
Do you get deterred from taking serious climate action because you are daunted by the commitment? Do you think to be dedicated you have to get arrested on the steps of the United States Capitol like Jane Fonda did in 2019?
While I admire and appreciate her (and other advocates’) fortitude and devotion to bringing attention to the urgent need for climate policy at the Federal level, I’m not up to joining in-person protests.
It’s not of interest to me, nor my forte. So, does this mean I’m not a devoted climate activist? Absolutely not!
I am wholeheartedly committed to playing a role in the evolving and growing climate movement. I simply want to take actions that are better suited to my personality, skills, phase of life, and interests.
Luckily, we can choose what we love to do most from an array of effective approaches to solving the climate crisis. We can give our all in our own way. As Jalal’u’din Rumi says, “Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.”
As Jalal’u’din Rumi says, “Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.”
