Stand For What You Believe

In a time of uncertainty sometimes it is difficult to put things into perspective. The world around us is in an uproar, but don't let that stop you from creating. Don't let that put a stop to what you want to do. I know that it's hard to keep moving, I have been going through a period where I felt I couldn't create anything worth keeping. 

So, in light of everything going on around us let's start the week off right with a prompt. Now it's not a writing prompt, because not everyone is a writer. Some of you are musicians and artists, but whatever you are use that medium to create something. To better emerge yourself into this prompt I want you to think about one of my favorite quotes, "If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything."

I find it true, so I always try to figure out what I stand for. Consider what everyone is fighting for and consider what you are fighting for. Whichever outlet you choose create something strongly based on whatever it is that you stand for, no matter what it may be, as long as you stand for it. Stand tall by your beliefs, and let it be known as you complete this prompt.  

Best of luck in your creation, and always remember to stand for something.  

Starting Simple with a Vision Board

Creativity, a force that drives a lot of us in our daily lives. We think that we need inspiration to bring out creativity, but what we really need to do is just create. 

Simple, right? 

Well not exactly, so this week I think it's good that we actually do start off with something simple. Start with what you know, and what exactly you want to create. It may be tough to get those creative juices flowing, but once the ideas start coming write them all down. Don't just settle on one idea, brainstorm a bunch of them.

Now that you have your ideas, I want you to put them into a vision board. A vision board helps you track the goals that you set out for yourself, and in this case it will be all of your creative ideas. Any and everything that you want to create now or even after this self isolation is over.

Don't just put your ideas on there, create a timeline and most importantly don't forget to bring out all of that creativity that I know is desperately trying to escape. 

Most importantly don't rush it, this is only the start of what you can create throughout these times of self isolation.

10 Ways to Fight for Social Justice during Corona Virus Pandemic

In everything that we do as an organization, we are grounded in empowering and encouraging youth to use their creative talents to impact social change. Many young people on Maryland’s Eastern Shore navigate daily lives with an unfair level of unpredictability, disrupting their desire and need for connection and community.

It is obvious that we are living in abnormal times but nothing about this moment suggests we are hopeless. Teen Vogue published an article with suggestions on how we can STILL continue the fight for social justice.

Practice social solidarity

Get involved with mutual aid networks

Protect immigrant rights

Don’t forget about people who are incarcerated

Donate to local food banks

Support small and local businesses

Find remote volunteer opportunities

Combat misinformation

Fight xenophobia

Fill out the census

Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter as next month we begin to showcase ways you can do each of these safely from home.