The underlying motivation must be rooted in compassion and love, not anger, fear, and despair. There must be a non-attachment to outcome. If our work is to foster lasting positive change, we must commit to doing something even if we never see the results in our lifetime. If our work has integrity, that in itself will protect us. Demonizing our adversaries leads to polarization.
People respond to arrogance with their own arrogance.
Move from an us-them consciousness to a we consciousness. Our work is for the world rather than for us. Selfless service is a myth, because in serving others, we also serve ourselves. In giving we receive. Don t insulate ourselves from the pain of the world.