Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than remembrance — it’s a civic checkpoint. In this episode, we explores MLK Day through the lens of Civic Self, examining how democracy depends not only on laws and elections, but on our inner work, integrity, and capacity to sustain ourselves while engaging in justice.

Rather than freezing Martin Luther King Jr. in history, this episode asks what his legacy requires of us now — personally, locally, and consistently.

Reflection Questions:

• How am I practicing democracy in my daily life?
  
  
• Where do I need to rest in order to stay engaged?
  
  
• How do my personal choices reflect the justice I want to see?
  
  

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Hello Friends!!!

Welcome to Civic Self, where activism meets self care!

Ever feel like you want to do more politically or for your community but you're just exhausted? Overwhelmed? Feeling like your voice just doesnt matter? Then THIS is the community for you!

I am a political science student, and we will discuss a lot of politics and I will do my best to explain all policies, etc in simple terms and how we can help in our communities.

However, this podcast wont be ALLLL political, tho the base likely will. Each episode will be an update from me, my life, therapy take aways, etc. Join me on my socials for more fun and content! All are welcome, as long as you are LGBTQIA+ friendly... as this is not a space to spread hate and bigotry.

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