Original Magic: The Rituals and Initiations of the Persian Magi - Michael M. Hughes 2018

Party for Your Right to Fight
Self-Care and Resilience

Balance your hard work with celebrations. If you’re a social person, throw a party. That can mean inviting a handful of friends to hang out or renting a hall and hiring a DJ. If you’ve been engaged in a grueling social or political campaign, reward yourself and your fellow activists with some music and dancing. Dancing, especially ecstatic dancing, is enormously regenerative.

If you’re an introvert, throw a party for yourself. Invite your dog or cat, pop a bottle of champagne, and order a pizza. Watch your favorite movie. Put on music and dance.

The road of resistance is hard. It can be physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually exhausting. It is critical that you take the time to experience delight, whimsy, and, most importantly, joy.