Esteban Küber May 27
Don't build an identity around what you're *against*. Focus on what you're *for*.
It's easy to boo and heckle from the balcony. It is important to point at some things and say "not that". But your objective should be clear, you need a north star if you want to accomplish anything. You want your "win state" to be clear. If not for others, for yourself.
Show threadEsteban Küber May 27
I know, I know. I sound like a fortune cookie. I'm just tired of seeing smart and passionate people waste away being miserable because they spend their time focusing on "what is bad" instead of on "how it could be good, and how to get there". I don't want them to stew in their own frustration, and I want them to be fun to be around again. Maybe I'm just talking to myself to remember to follow my own advice.
Show threadSophia J. TurnerMay 27

@ekuber

I mean, yes. But also it's tough for some groups, like trans folks, these days. Complaining and sharing pain helps people feel less alone.

We still need hope, and hope is still valuable, but it can be difficult to summon enough energy to be fun to be around.

Show threadEsteban Küber 
@soph I get that. I just want us to avoid falling for doomerism. Be angry, be tired, be scared. But we need to surround ourselves with people that pulls out out of the pitt, and be that person for others. We don't have to be that all the time, just often enough to make sure none of us drown.
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Show threadEsteban Küber May 27
@soph the Stonewall brick was as much against something as it was *for* something