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Challenge #14 throws open the doors and asks us to take on the role of the challenge-setter.
( Some of the challenges of the past that may still be applicable )
If none of those bits appeal, though, then I suppose I can set something for you that's just now decided to jump out and say hello as an interesting and hopefully doable idea for all of us:
And if that feels too difficult, if you're in a national subdivision where residents can get free public library service (paid through taxation or other things instead of with an additional assessment or fee), obtain, renew, or use your public library membership. At least in the United States, a fair number of libraries are being attacked for daring to have materials that represent a wide set of viewpoints instead of only ever validating the point of view of the hegemon. Broad public support and use of the library helps make it harder for any one faction to gain sufficient control as to wipe out any opposing viewpoint and have it stick. Plus, your local public library might have resources or materials that you have been looking for, but had become resigned to the possibility of spending significant amounts of money on yourself to obtain.
In the 1970s, educator Arleen Lorrance wrote, "Be the change you want to see happen." Which is all well and good, but personally I think one ought to get one's friends to be the change you want to see happen. In that light, I invite you to...
Challenge #14
In your own space, create your own fandom challenge. […]
This can be big or small; a challenge you saw someone do in another fandom, or that used to run and you miss; something you have thought up just now, or something you yourself are already doing. Earnest, whimsical, fun, all three! For snowflake's penultimate challenge, try challenging us all to give it a go.
( Some of the challenges of the past that may still be applicable )
If none of those bits appeal, though, then I suppose I can set something for you that's just now decided to jump out and say hello as an interesting and hopefully doable idea for all of us:
Set some time aside for yourself, whether for extra rest, practice at one (or more) hobbies, to take a nature walk, play a game, practice your meditation, do spellwork, or otherwise engage in some non-work, non-capitalism-feeding (as much as possible) purpose.Post about it if you like, leave a comment if you like, or do the thing and don't mention you did it to anyone else. This is you time, after all.
And if that feels too difficult, if you're in a national subdivision where residents can get free public library service (paid through taxation or other things instead of with an additional assessment or fee), obtain, renew, or use your public library membership. At least in the United States, a fair number of libraries are being attacked for daring to have materials that represent a wide set of viewpoints instead of only ever validating the point of view of the hegemon. Broad public support and use of the library helps make it harder for any one faction to gain sufficient control as to wipe out any opposing viewpoint and have it stick. Plus, your local public library might have resources or materials that you have been looking for, but had become resigned to the possibility of spending significant amounts of money on yourself to obtain.
