I don't watch the news because it can be depressing. I am mindful of how I start my days because entertainment has a way of affecting our mood. Sad songs make us cry. Bad news can give us anxiety. You must be deliberate in protecting your mind and your soul. Be encouraged. How? Listen to your favorite song in the morning. Read your favorite bible verse. Recite an affirmation. Be encouraged and encourage others.
Being woke is nothing new. It's just a new term for an old movement. There have always been anecdotes about slumber. My generation warned each other about "sleeping." The generation before warned that "the revolution would not be televised." Knowledge never comes to those who are not informed, nor does not come to those who do not seek it. We must be diligent in our pursuit to know and do more. The information is out there, and it is more accessible than ever. Woke is more than a movement. It is a choice. #dontsleep