It's easy to shout your point of view, get really angry, and waste a day ranting at strangers on Facebook while changing nobody's minds at all but what's the point? Even if you say all the right things and you are right, you hurt yourself while helping nothing.
I'd rather put the phone down, and use my energy helping to educate people who are willing to learn. I won't fix every racist or sexist in the world, but I can educate myself and share what I learn with those who are able to hear it. In the end, that will do more good than typing in all caps at people who won't listen anyway.
Some people will never be convinced. Some people won't be convinced by me, but they might listen to someone else. My job isn't changing everyone's minds. It can't be. I do what I can, and let that be enough.
Fighting for justice is difficult, but remember that you aren't alone, and the fight won't be over tomorrow. Focus your energy on where you can make the most difference.
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