r/canadaleft

I know my last post rubbed some people the wrong way, and I’ve reflected on that and I'm sorry. But I want to stick to the core point: a lot of us do have the capacity to do more than we currently are.

​Not everyone can be on the front lines. After some discussions with people around me I've realized that disability, mental health, work, and safety are real factors. But for those of us who are able-bodied, have a few hours of free time, and have stable income:

What is the honest hurdle? Is it fear? Is it just the comfort of the routine?

​Activism isn't just for the 'experts' or people who have made it their whole life. It’s for everyone with a spare Saturday or a specific skill. We can’t build a movement if the people who have the capacity to lead or help are waiting for a 'perfect' moment that doesn't exist.

“Perfection is lots of little things done well” - Marco Pierre White (Chef)

I feel we can apply this quote to activism pretty easily.

We don’t need a bomb to drop. We don’t need to end the world.

We need lots of little “done well” communities to build each other up and come together to make a beautiful, powerful movement.

I believe in us.

Take your meds and stay hydrated, someone loves you <3