I’ve noticed this scenario with activist groups:
PROTESTER 1: We did it! We got them to make a change.
PROTESTER 2: Well, we never should have had to fight for this in the first place.
Or this…
PROTESTER 1: We raised $100,000!
PROTESTER 2: Yeah, but what about all the families who didn’t get any aid?
Both protesters are correct.
#2 is more righteous than #1 but her comments are not necessarily more helpful.
One thing I’ve learned about fighting a moral fight is that Good is Good. Any change from less good to more good should be celebrated.
A slightly better rule.
A small shift in sentiment.
A soft-spoken yes
A good act is always good.
A narrow-minded person becoming a little less narrow-minded is a victory.
This can be hard to see against the backdrop of extraordinary pain and suffering.
When a sliver of light comes in the window, it’s okay to reach out and put our hand in it.
It’s the warmth that keeps us going.