Revolutionary love is a lifelong practice.Laboring for a more just and beautiful world with joy can be the meaning of life. Even when we feel hopeless, we can still let in joy in the present moment. The Sikh tradition invites us into a state of Chardi Kala - ever-rising spirits, even in darkness ever-rising joy even in the labor. adrienne maree brown describes joy as feeling her own aliveness, purpose, and agency, the ability to make choices and seek connection even in the difficult moments. Turn to community and loved ones when you need support. For deep exploration into joy and pleasure, check out adrienne maree brown and her book Pleasure Activism. Some present day examples include the work of Resistance Revival Chorus, Activist Songbook, Girl Trek, Favianna Rodriguez, Julio Salgado, and many others. Movement builders have long used art, dance, movement, and song to ground their work in joy and community.
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