In the supermarket, I would check the label on the avocados. If they're from Israel, I will quickly put them down and buy another or do without. Such a tiny insignificant action on the out-set but collectively it can be huge.
Mainly, it is huge, because I know I am not complicit with Israel's genocide.
We need to take such actions, because otherwise we'll feel powerless. We need to do it for ourselves, before we do it for others.
Such actions strengthen ourselves, and allow us in turn to strengthen others.
I have 10 years of being Vegan. This means taking action that supports those being abused and removing some of the power from the abusers. I am very proud of this.
Over 10 years, the difference I've made to animals has been huge. This joy I have found in making these small every day choices has made me feel stronger.
Even when everything seems grey and hopeless, I know that my little moments and choices of compassion emanate outwards and it affects others.
According to Buddhist teachings, practicing loving-kindness (meditation) will not only affect those you are considering in this practice, but returns back to you too, for example the Buddha stated that those who practice have a more peaceful sleep.
I believe this to be true, as in a world where we are made to feel so powerless, we can find that we hold the power in ourselves. We can find our purpose in care and compassion.
However small, take action, it's worth it. Start from where-ever you are and what ever means something to you.
You can make an extra donation to charity, you can say a kind word, you can raise awareness, you can volunteer, you can plant a tree, you can enjoy more plant based meals....
.. You can put down the Israeli avocado...
Here are other ideas about how to get involved; https://bdsmovement.net/get-involved/what-to-boycott
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One of my favourite stories, is about a person walking along the beach shore, after a storm. There are thousands of starfish washed ashore.
An old man, is throwing the starfish back into the sea, as people watch, amused.
A person shouts at the man 'Hey, there's so many starfish washed up, you're not going to make any difference! You can't save all these starfish!
The old man refuses to feel deflated and picks up a starfish and throws it back into the sea and replies; 'I made a difference to that one'
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