love the article!! :)

mack paul, I understand why you might think it takes arrogance to be an agent of change, but that's not always the case. It is quite possible to stay humble and open to new information, even as you advocate for change you believe to be positive change.

I know plenty of change-agents who are exactly this way. Theirs is a love-powered activism. And the world *is* a better place today in many ways, thanks to idealistic people like them—people who were not satisfied with the way things were, people who struggled to make things better.

Which is not to argue against the value of retreat. But you seem to have a dim view of activism in general (maybe you have a different definition than I do?), and to want us all to bow out. If you need to do so for yourself, I understand, but I intend to pace myself for a lifetime of joyful activism, and I give my gratitude and encouragement to others who are pitching in.