TED Talks Daily Your inner fire is your greatest strength | Xiye Bastida
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Apr 22, 2025 
Xiye Bastida, a passionate climate activist, emphasizes that hope is a skill to practice, not just a feeling. She draws inspiration from nature's resilience and advocates for trusting Indigenous leaders who have long safeguarded our planet. Xiye shares her own journey into activism, highlighting the importance of love and sustainability. She reveals three essential tools for maintaining inner strength in the fight against climate change, encouraging collective action and daily engagement for a brighter future.
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Early Activism Roots and Impact
- Xiye Bastida grew up with parents deeply involved in climate activism, igniting her passion early.
- She experienced climate injustice firsthand when her hometown flooded with toxic water at 13 years old.
Sustainable Activism Practices
- Avoid activism fueled solely by anger and fear as it can lead to burnout.
- Practice activism as a creative, sustainable practice rooted in love and care for life.
Reframing Hope as Internal Fire
- Hope is an internal fire that guides your direction and vision.
- Reframing climate apocalypse to rising from many apocalypses empowers resilience and action.