In revolutionary moments, the beauty happens right alongside the messiness. Just like when it rains and mud flies around, from the muddy mess new life emerges. So I have three stretches to get tend to your physical body while also being present in revolutionary moments.

You can do these sitting or standing, adapt them to feel good in your body.

As you start, give yourself the intention to open up your heart. Then stretch your arms up and out wide, to accept all that is present in this moment. As you spread your arms, no need to push your shoulders up, just let your heart area be open and breathe.

Welcome the winds of change in the air. Remember what you’ve seen happen that feels different, the beautiful and the messy, as you stretch up and breathe.

Now time to roll back our sleeves because we're in this for a long journey. Bring your hands down, intertwine your fingers together, and then stretch them forward with the palms facing out. Stretch your wrists out because much of organizing work happens on computers and phones.

Hands and wrists are busy these days, so switch the way your fingers are intertwined and push out again through your wrists. And remember to breathe, because, friends, we still got more to do in the world. We need to help our bodies be ready for what’s next.

So let your fingers uncurl and roll your shoulders back, just a little bit, and then the final stretch is a reminder to rest. Slowly drop your chin toward your chest and let your head rest. You can choose to move your head to the left and right, stretching your neck. Or you can just pause and rest with your head down.

I come from a family who knows how to work hard, sometimes to our own detriment as a way to survive racism and classism. You may work hard for those you love, and I invite that fierce sense of giving to join with a strong commitment to your own sustenance through the journey. The long view is how we make a revolution.