Finding my place

Sometimes I become paralyzed when there is too much to do or overcome.  This happens frequently as I get older, and I find that my health issues are always getting in the way of my good intentions.  I could spend my days whining about my own weakness or reminiscing over the days I worked with displaced Central Americans, took soup to the streets, or housed people who were suffering with mental or family issues, but neither of these does me or anyone else any good.  Instead I will make a list of the things I can do and try to do at least a couple of things on the list each week.

1) I can continue to have the attitude that by working together and showing respect for all people and all creation we will produce a more just and equal world. (I want to keep this one everyday.)

2) I can use writing and art to communicate the above values and to speak out regarding injustice and environmental concerns.  I can look for new forums and genres to address these issues.

3) I can look for ways to support others who are actively promoting justice and care of our environment-- through money and other ways.

4) I can continue to find ways to make a smaller footprint, install solar panels, recycle even more, use less.....

5) Most importantly, I can continue to interact with those who are most likely to be the targets of injustice, supporting them in what ever way I can.