Speaking of the "immensely draining" work of the L'Arche community, but applying it to all liberation work, @dualravens says, "We are all but human, and in this humanity can do and be only so much." 1/3
(Hope for the Oppressor, 202)

"This draws discouragement and exhaustion into the realities of liberation. Indeed, disappointment and exhaustion should be expected rather than be an indicator of wrong or deficient progress." 2/3

"We simply do not have the resources to carry on in a new pattern of life without honesty about our own need for rest, renewal, and encouragement." -Patrick Oden @dualravens 3/3

@austinchanning, maybe this thread was for you? Sending love.