I am an activist. It is sad to say, but the many issues that threaten my community have become so ingrained into my life that I know I have to be an activist. Contrary to popular belief, this does not mean that I am destined for sadness. Fighting for your rights is empowering for the self and the community. My dream is to work for a non-profit organization dealing with racial justice, immigration reform, and/or criminal justice reform. I know that in order to take on a strenuous job like this, I need to set high standards for my enjoyment of every day at the office or in the field. Here is my declaration:
I will work with people who make me laugh, teach me things about the world and myself, and have been enlightened to the truths about oppression in our society. I will make helping people face to face a staple in my everyday life; I will be a part of my community by being with my community and not (always) stuck behind a desk. I will have some form of autonomy, but still work collaboratively; we are strongest when we are equal and together. I will be treated with respect and respect those around me. I will find ways to be creative and express myself through my work. I will have fun and focus every day on celebrating achievements, learning from failures, and making baby steps toward specific goals. I know that I will never be happy about the issues, but I will always be happy about the progress. I often struggle with balancing between bettering the world for future lives and enjoying my own present life. In the future, even though it is something I hold very close to my heart, I will keep my activism within the workday and devote the rest to myself, family, and friends. If either one ever takes over too much, the other will weaken. I am strongest when I include myself in the long list of those that I will take care of. So lastly, I will have a loving partner, two children, a home with character, a savings account for travel, and make sure that fun is always a priority.
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