# @meredithviox on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DWRgzUdgC1d
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/62327585-meredithviox-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/6deea5e292.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-03-24T16:24:02.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Meredith Viox (@meredithviox) — https://gondola.cc/meredithviox

## Caption

“Joy can be a practice of activism” - Leah Thomas @greengirlleah 

When I heard this quote by Leah Thomas, it really affirmed how I have been wanting to feel this whole time.

With everything going on in the world right now, being joyful can almost make you feel guilty. At least this is how I feel. 

“How am I supposed to remain optimistic when there are so many people whose lives are being destroyed?”

The simple answer is because you have to. Your optimism, joy, hope, and positivity are things that cannot be taken away. If you succumb to the fear, they will win. Think of hope as your shield against fear!!!

You can be fighting for what you believe in while having fun. Continue to donate to trustworthy organizations, call your representatives, send good wishes to those in need, and most importantly, hold on to your joy as tight as you can.

#joy #optimism #positivity #travel #activism

## Stats

- **Views:** 1,051
- **Likes:** 172
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- **Comments:** 20

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Meredith | @mers.brain | https://gondola.cc/mers.brain | Creative |

## Tags

positivity, travel, activism, optimism, joy

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