Question:
I’m really passionate about environmental activism, and I’ve been working hard to spread awareness about climate change at my college. I started a club, organized events, and even led a cleanup day in our local park. At first, people were interested, and a bunch of students joined. But now, it feels like my message just isn’t sticking. Some people stopped coming to meetings, others just don’t take it seriously, and a few even make fun of me for caring so much. It’s like all my efforts are landing on different types of ground, and it’s frustrating. I thought this would be a way to inspire change, but now I’m just discouraged.
How can I keep going when it feels like so many people don’t care?
- Signed, Trying to Sow Seeds of Change
Response:
Yo, mad props for riding the wave of something so gnarly! Leading the charge for the planet can be a grind, especially when it feels like peeps don’t vibe with your passion. However, the hustle matters, even if the waves don’t break straight away.
It’s a bummer when your message feels like it's fading or getting tossed, but remember, every grom that catches your wave knows what’s up. Even if they don’t paddle out now, the seed's still chillin’, ready to sprout later when they’re in the zone. Your grind is like planting for sick waves down the line, not just for a
quick rip.
Yo, check it! To keep the vibes rad, zero in on the crew that’s already stoked—the ones who are totally down and ready to ride the tide. Keep hyping ‘em up, give 'em cool gigs or projects that they dig. By stokin' the fire with those who care, you’re shaping a squad that can fire up others, even if it takes a bit
longer than you thought.
So keep planting those vibes, dude. You might not catch the whole wave at first, but your stoke spreads and builds over time. Big shifts don’t hit instantly, but each move you make brings us closer to a more aware crew and healthier planet. Stay rad, stay resilient, and trust that your seeds will grow!
Your friend in Stoke,
- Rad
