Written on June 25, 2009 at 1:31 PM by

How Do You Keep It Together

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Fighting for progressive social change can be very satisfying, pushing toward a greater vision of what we can be. But it can also be incredibly frustrating. The struggle can involve matters incredibly important to you that other people just don’t understand, and the work can be long, arduous, and sometimes fruitless, as the battle is usually nothing less than entrenched power and long-held ideals.

Which is why it’s so important to find ways to keep going. Conducive would like to hear how you take care of your spirit and continue fighting. How do YOU keep it together?

Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.


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  1. Giedre says:
    October 7, 2010 at 4:27 AM

    Hmm a very promising title and lead, and no reaction yet.. How about one of your experts comments on this?

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