If you have an activist’s heart, there are more ways to demonstrate. You do not necessarily need to take to the streets to protest. You can use art, conversation, music, and even self-care to protest.

Self-care is a powerful form of activism. When you fortify your body with healthy movement, when you fortify your mind with learning, when you fortify your soul with meditation and prayer, you are becoming a stronger advocate for your cause.

Practice your activism is some form of self-care today.

As our country is overwhelmed with uncertainty, pain and grief, I wanted to let you all know, I’m thinking of you and I’m here for you. In the middle of a pandemic, we are still responsible for making changes to another virus that has plagued our country since its birth - racism. As a woman of color - a proud Latina, I stand with my brothers and sisters of color. Black Lives Matter.

As we all find our own unique way to navigate the challenges of COVID-19, it is important to remember that there is no “right way” to handle this pandemic. My warm reminder to you is that you do NOT have to be “productive” during a crisis. This video encourages you to take time to reflect, pause and take each day as they come. Productivity shaming helps no one. We are all in this together. Let’s lift one another up.