"Yes, friends, I am concerned, agitated, full of righteous rage and fired up and at times, worn down. I’m working the self-care thing too. But I am not scared!"

Musical storyteller Reggie Harris posted this candid essay on his Facebook page the day before the 2020 U.S. election and from there it was shared dozens of times. While it was written in response to a specific event, its message of perseverance is helpful for all seekers after social and environmental justice.