Just as we need to work to dismantle the racism and sexism that we've learned, we need to work to dismantle our inner systems of capitalism and puritanism. This is why you'll hear people (especially Black leaders) name rest as resistance.
This thread is inspired by a mom in a parenting group posting about how exhausted she is because her daughter is sick, so she's barely slept while taking care of her... and she's overwhelmed about hosting a holiday dinner tomorrow.
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Please do not host a holiday dinner while you have been run ragged taking care of a sick family member.
You should be resting, because your body is trying to fight off that illness. You're basically giving the virus the win.
You should not be inviting people into your virus-ridden home.
And during a pandemic, eating indoors with others – an activity that requires unmasking – is a supremely bad idea.
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