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The way to create change is through hope, compassion and persistence. Apathy is the biggest enemy. You'd never start up a hard climb thinking "there's no way I can do this, I might as well not even try." It takes persistence and belief in the outcome. Sometimes progress is slow and painful. But even if you're creeping along, you're still going up. If you stay focused on your goal, you'll eventually achieve it. It might not come easily-But you'll never get anywhere if you don't try. When I post about environmental issues, I read so many comments where people express hopelessness. But there's so much we can do- we have to focus on the steps forward. photo: Sierra Blauvelt leading up a scary chimney pitch in Indian Creek. #protectbearsears