markruffalo:

We call it the “Right to be Human” in the activist world. Which means the right to be frail and vulnerable, and tired and even sick sometimes. Part of the system we are fighting against is one that takes repeatedly without replenishing. It’s extractive by nature and even violent in a way. If we really want to change the world then we must start within ourselves. We have to treat ourselves the same way we want other people to be treated, with care and respect and compassion. The simplest things go such a long way when it comes to self care. For me it’s allowing myself to actually stop and rest when I am sick so that the bug can be defeated instead of being suppressed into the system. Illness is kind of like feelings, if it is suppressed it internalizes and is never fully processed. Time with family and friends not doing anything but being with them and not feeling bad nor guilty for just being human. I meditate, I go for long walks, I lay in bed and read a book sometimes, I play with the kids, I sleep in some days. Take a little vacation sometimes, it’s so damn important.  For me it’s following your hearts content every once in awhile but it’s also allowing yourself to fall apart every now and again.