There are too many people right now who have made anger, rudeness, and attacking others their entire personalities. From legislators to radio personalities to content creators, rage and fear have become their main focus because it appeals to the most base aspects of humanity. They motivate us to do a lot of things: protest, support, vote, donate, and more. However, in the process, they do so much more damage because in the process, they also divide, dehumanize, and demoralize. They breed disconnection in a time when we need connection to combat the serious problems facing us as people and communities.

Rest if you must, but don’t you quit.