Daily writing prompt

Do you need a break? From what?

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What I truly need a break from is reality. I often find myself too aware of everything happening in the world. Awareness is exhausting—it drains you, especially when you feel compelled to act.

Today, I met with my co-chair and the secretary of the advisory council I lead to check in on how we want to respond to the growing loss of equity in Hennepin County. Specifically, how can we apply positive pressure to influence policies, shape responses, and ensure that the community’s voice is heard? These feel like some of the darkest times I’ve experienced and I just want to protect as many people as possible, but it all feels so big.

What are you doing to protect those in your community from this current dark time?

So, will I take a break? I definitely need to, and I will, once I have a plan to build a stronger community.