Tikun Olam in the new year

I've been debating whether I want to continue my commitment of $100/month to make the world a better place this year. I started after the 2016 election with a desperate need to do my part to resist the incoming administration.

I struggled all year with a sense that I'm not doing enough. I'm slowly coming to the conclusion that, enough or not, I'm doing what I can with my articles and bodywork and continually trying to improve my own behavior around oppression and racism. I also repeatedly connected with the knowledge that I'm a healer, not a warrior.

This year, I want to change my focus to supporting the people around me, including supporting projects that make the world a better place.

Last month I supported the Keela Menstrual Cup kickstarter, which funded, yay!

I also donated $20 when I attended RaceTalks.

This month so far, I bought the Black Narratives Story Bundle (via) because it includes Karen Lord's first book Redemption in Indigo, and I loved her second book The Best of All Possible Worlds. Yay for supporting Black authors!

I plan to attend RaceTalks tonight and make a donation.

I also walked up the next block from my house with my broom and dustpan and swept up the glass from two broken car windows, because it had been there for a few days and I ride my bike through there all the time. (First time I've seen broken car windows in my neighborhood. :-( )

I pick up trash when I'm out on walks, too.

I'd love to hear about anything you're doing to make the world a better place, too!