Comments on: Social Justice is Inconvenient [Mandy Siu] http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/the-inconvenience-of-change/social-justice-is-inconvenient-mandy-siu/ Perspective on life less restricted Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:37:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Matt http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/the-inconvenience-of-change/social-justice-is-inconvenient-mandy-siu/#comment-7343 Matt Thu, 28 May 2009 19:45:55 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=2232#comment-7343 Agreed Mandy - now if we could only get more observers to make the transition into followers we could really see some amazing things happening. So many people are standing on the sidelines wondering 'How can I do it all?' when all they really have to do is join in with an ongoing movement and encourage others to do the same. Thanks again, and gracias for the kind words over on the GYA blog! Agreed Mandy – now if we could only get more observers to make the transition into followers we could really see some amazing things happening. So many people are standing on the sidelines wondering ‘How can I do it all?’ when all they really have to do is join in with an ongoing movement and encourage others to do the same. Thanks again, and gracias for the kind words over on the GYA blog!

]]> By: Mandy http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/the-inconvenience-of-change/social-justice-is-inconvenient-mandy-siu/#comment-7339 Mandy Thu, 28 May 2009 03:25:38 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=2232#comment-7339 Hey Matt, There definitely is. Collective spirit is basically what most non-profits in the human rights field tries to do by building a community but it's a pity, like I said, that there is a bit of a silo effect going on. It's funny how it happens because a lot of them are pitted against each other for limited resources and it's kind of like capitalism in a microcosm (if we were being simplistic about the analogy) where everyone competes for limited resources to put out the same product only differently. It's frustrating as hell but at the same time, you end up coming across people who take what they have and do really amazing things with it. The whole "be the follower" thing was inspired by that strange but funny movie Idiocracy (Luke Wilson, Maya Rudolph) where Luke Wilson's character stated that in the phrase, "Lead, follow or get out of the way", he was the guy that "got out of the way" but he ended up having to step up in the end. I really like the phrase because it exemplifies what is happening right now. Most people get out of the way and stand by and watch. Given the choice of being part of the revolution as a follower or a bystander who did nothing, I rather be the follower. At least by following I can start my own steps of becoming the leader. Thank you very much for involving me with this, Matt. In this case, you're the social media leader and I but humbly follow your example. Cheers! Hey Matt,

There definitely is. Collective spirit is basically what most non-profits in the human rights field tries to do by building a community but it’s a pity, like I said, that there is a bit of a silo effect going on. It’s funny how it happens because a lot of them are pitted against each other for limited resources and it’s kind of like capitalism in a microcosm (if we were being simplistic about the analogy) where everyone competes for limited resources to put out the same product only differently. It’s frustrating as hell but at the same time, you end up coming across people who take what they have and do really amazing things with it.

The whole “be the follower” thing was inspired by that strange but funny movie Idiocracy (Luke Wilson, Maya Rudolph) where Luke Wilson’s character stated that in the phrase, “Lead, follow or get out of the way”, he was the guy that “got out of the way” but he ended up having to step up in the end. I really like the phrase because it exemplifies what is happening right now.

Most people get out of the way and stand by and watch. Given the choice of being part of the revolution as a follower or a bystander who did nothing, I rather be the follower. At least by following I can start my own steps of becoming the leader.

Thank you very much for involving me with this, Matt. In this case, you’re the social media leader and I but humbly follow your example.

Cheers!

]]> By: Mandy http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/the-inconvenience-of-change/social-justice-is-inconvenient-mandy-siu/#comment-7338 Mandy Thu, 28 May 2009 03:19:27 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=2232#comment-7338 Hey Sam! Thanks. I think the truth of the matter is simply that old chestnut, nothing worth doing is easy. It's a cliche because it's true and because we all know the value of hard work and perseverance. Cheers! Hey Sam!

Thanks. I think the truth of the matter is simply that old chestnut, nothing worth doing is easy. It’s a cliche because it’s true and because we all know the value of hard work and perseverance.

Cheers!

]]> By: Matt http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/the-inconvenience-of-change/social-justice-is-inconvenient-mandy-siu/#comment-7337 Matt Thu, 28 May 2009 01:28:24 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=2232#comment-7337 Mandy - There is something to be said for the collective spirit isn't there? The power of people coming together and uniting for the common good. It's exactly what we've seen here. If I would have attempted to tackle this topic from so many different angles myself, I would have failed, I wouldn't have seen results that came close to what we've witnessed over the past month. There is power in numbers, and that can be said for almost any cause. We get so caught up in change and we think we have to do it all ourselves. We think we have to always bring about change in the world, but the truth is, there are probably a multitude of other people out there who are passionate about the same things you are. We don't always have to start the revolutions, we can join in on those that are already ongoing. It's ok to be unoriginal when it comes to being a catalyst of change, in the end, as long as your DOING, your living. Thank you so much for being a part of this Mandy. It's been a pleasure meeting you and getting to know you! Mandy – There is something to be said for the collective spirit isn’t there? The power of people coming together and uniting for the common good. It’s exactly what we’ve seen here. If I would have attempted to tackle this topic from so many different angles myself, I would have failed, I wouldn’t have seen results that came close to what we’ve witnessed over the past month. There is power in numbers, and that can be said for almost any cause.

We get so caught up in change and we think we have to do it all ourselves. We think we have to always bring about change in the world, but the truth is, there are probably a multitude of other people out there who are passionate about the same things you are. We don’t always have to start the revolutions, we can join in on those that are already ongoing. It’s ok to be unoriginal when it comes to being a catalyst of change, in the end, as long as your DOING, your living.

Thank you so much for being a part of this Mandy. It’s been a pleasure meeting you and getting to know you!

]]> By: Sam http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/the-inconvenience-of-change/social-justice-is-inconvenient-mandy-siu/#comment-7336 Sam Wed, 27 May 2009 23:18:54 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=2232#comment-7336 Mandy, I think you say it all in this one sentence: "The good news is that whatever inconvenience social justice poses, the ultimate goal of making the world a better place for all to live in is worth pursuing." I couldn't agree more. Often the most difficult things to accomplish are the most rewarding in the end. Great post! Mandy, I think you say it all in this one sentence: “The good news is that whatever inconvenience social justice poses, the ultimate goal of making the world a better place for all to live in is worth pursuing.” I couldn’t agree more. Often the most difficult things to accomplish are the most rewarding in the end. Great post!

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