LJIdol, Topic 1: "When You Pray, Move Your Feet."

[sonophax]

We wait with our protest sign in hand, sitting quietly on the edge of the fountain. There are so many people here. Some of them were even on the bus with us. There are friendly policemen in fluorescent yellow jackets, near two men playing banjos as a young woman juggles. Tents spring up from within the small gathering of trees in the middle of the

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[shadowwolf13]

I want to go, but I fear going at the same time so I support from the side lines. I desperately hope that change will come of all this, it's certainly needed.

[sonophax]

I can understand the fear! My nerves were really playing me up right up until the march itself began. I can say that, at least in my city, things weren't as scary in person as I had worried. But! What's really fascinating about this movement, at least in my perspective, is that people can stay home and still be supportive of it by like spreading the word and being a witness to things that happen. I'd say that's a huge part of its power, in fact. :)

Thanks for reading! ^^

[shadowwolf13]

For me I know too well how things can sometimes happen with group mentality and how fast that the wrong thing said at the wrong moment can spark something bad. I don't want to go by myself and Husband has to work or we have no place to live. We also have no way for me to let him know if something happens to me. So I'm safer at home.

I do a lot of reading, a bit of sharing, and a lot of praying over it. At least there's something I can do from home. :)

[sonophax]

That's an excellent point; large groups of people can be dangerous, if they devolve into a mob. I'm glad you're being safe and smart about your support! It doesn't help any cause for anyone to get hurt, after all. ^^

[muchtooarrogant]

I liked this a lot. Your character began as an individual surrounded by strangers, and ended as a triumphant part of a cause they believed in. Well and powerfully written.

Dan

[sonophax]

I'm glad you liked it and honored you read it! But it wasn't a character, it was actually my personal perspective from the march I attended within the past week :) Thank you for the kind words!

[muchtooarrogant]

You're welcome. As I read it, I thought that it was probably you, but when it came time to comment, I decided not to assume too much. Sounds like an amazing experience.

Dan

[sonophax]

Hehe, makes sense! And it was definitely a worthwhile experience; I hope to participate in another soon.

[m_malcontent]

Enjoyed it. I hope this movement does even more really good things.

[sonophax]

Thank you! :) I also hope that more good things come from this -- it really seems to have potential.

[zeitgeistic]

Interesting! I really wish that I had time to make it to one of the protests these past few weeks, but I haven't yet.

[sonophax]

It can be tricky to join in on these things when other schedules conflict, but I think, at least from my own experience, it tends to be worth it if you can make it to one. And thank you for reading! :)

[cacophonesque]

Right now, with my womb undergoing an occupation, I haven't been able to get out to my local-ish Occupy (physical discomfort/pain coupled with a desire to avoid any potentially volatile encounters with law enforcement). But I've been happy to follow along with the adventures of several of my friends at OWS, one in DC, and reading stories from numerous places. It's encouraging and gives me hope.

[sonophax]

Awwww! This is a totally understandable reason; you and the new one on the way should definitely opt for safety. As I mentioned in a comment above, I think one of the strengths of this movement is how important and powerful it is for people to follow along and support from home. So, even if a protest is out of the question, being a witness to the stories emerging from it is super important too!

And congratulations! :)