“The proper work of the mind is the exercise of choice, refusal, yearning, repulsion, preparation, purpose, and assent. What then can pollute and clog the mind’s proper functioning? Nothing but its own corrupt decisions.” Epictetus, Discourses, 4.11. 6-7

Choice- to stand up and take action

Refusal- allow anger to cloud thought

Yearning-not what should have been, but what is

Repulsion- of lies, distortion of truth and misinformation

Preparation- be ready and not surprised at any tactics used

Purpose- to fight at every step of injustice

Assent- know what is in my control and what isn’t