@erinraii: Maturing is realizing that fun is essential for resiliency. It’s a key part of liberation. Imagination is essential for hope. Going out into your community is essential for building community. Play prevents burn out and is essential for relieving stress. It’s realizing that our ancestors survived horrific times through songs and dance and games. There’s a reason why resilient communities have rich music, dance and art traditions that have literally shaped our society. It’s what humans do. You are not above the need for fun. #community #communitybuilding #fun
Say it louder for the activists who think joy and radical optimism aren’t a part of activism 👏
2024-06-18 13:45:12
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Myony (LESBIAN APOCALYPSE) :
"If I can't dance, it's not my revolution." - Emma Goldman
2024-06-18 01:59:20
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Kiki :
The myth of capitalism turns everything into a "personal responsibility" issue. We feel guilty about fun, bc we've been taught we can escape poverty if we're just serious and hard-working enough.
2024-06-18 17:15:34
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marjbarj90 :
celebration, play, and love are vital for liberation!
2024-06-18 01:22:53
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askmeaboutaphids :
Seeing Chappell roan in concert healed me. I haven’t felt that much joy since before 2020
2024-06-18 02:21:40
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User3728191038372 :
Yes! And fun and connection regulates your nervous system, which allows you to think clearly and solve problems more easily! Obvi we all deserve it anyways. But it’s productive in so many ways!
2024-06-18 05:48:00
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HerNameisShley :
Silliness heals 💛
2024-06-18 01:05:06
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ia3 🍉 :
Thank u for including masks 😷 it’s so hard to get people to be Covid conscious but I’m determined to bring positive interactions whilst masked
2024-06-18 00:58:31
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Not_not_here :
Forced myself out of my comfort zone and started taking pottery classes, was told it’s “a waste of money” but this is the happiest I’ve ever been
2024-06-19 22:34:05
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soledad dolorico :
every concert i go to i wear + wave my keffiyeh, at one of these concerts i handed out watermelon stickers i happened to have, everyone was so happy to take free stickers for a cause, dance n sing
2024-06-18 17:45:29
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☆SEEING COLORS☆ :
exactly like I think we don’t realize how much like apathy really hurts our world, and also how we see like rest and play as separate or a break from work when like no it’s an essential part of it✨
2024-06-19 08:29:28
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estradior :
This is 100% in hand with my recent acceptance w that in order for me to be politically active, I need to be WELL. I need to be HEALTHY
2024-06-18 04:35:15
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Insect 🐛 🪰🐌 🇵🇸 :
Leisure & recreation interests are instrumental to wuality of life, health, & wellbeing. Im a recreation therapist & i 100% agree!
2024-06-18 06:23:57
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The_goth_autistic :
Yes!!! You literally cannot pour from an empty cup you have to have fun to be able to fight!
2024-06-18 03:46:45
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The Wandering Pickle :
Forced fun?
2024-06-18 03:18:21
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🪻🌠🌱🐞🕷️✴️🌻🍄🍎🌛🌞 :
on a personal level, joy and play saved my life. I grew up in a very scary and unsafe environment, and I got out and survived because I turned every moment I could into a game. I would have lost my-
2024-08-13 20:03:13
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Ruby Sunshine :
Assuming you’ve already read “Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the...” (it’s a really long title), but if not, I think you’d love it! 😊
2024-06-18 01:38:40
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Lilistrations :
absolutely!! but we cannot forget our advocacy during our moments of joy. there has to be a balance ❤️
2024-06-19 07:36:05
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The silly :
yup…. im so tired of people complaining about creative advocacy too, like its better for us to actually make informed engaging instead of doom and gloom even tho thats reality
2024-06-23 00:26:10
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erinshines :
This is literally why I am a music teacher - it has been so healing and my heart is so full every day
2024-06-18 07:16:21
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