In this episode, I chat with Vika, a human rights defender exiled from Belarus and now based in Lithuania. This was my first conversation with someone who hasn’t been incarcerated, and I was unexpectedly moved by her wisdom. Vika shares how to stay kind in the face of darkness, how to find peace in fighting injustice, and how to be compassionate with ourselves when we feel we haven’t achieved enough.
Her advice on finding our "point of maximum tension"—the moment when life will never be the same, is such incredible guidance for how to fulfil your utmost potential.
The Mirror in My Cell will be on a short break for the next month as we refresh the format. If you have any feedback or thoughts, feel free to reach out!
Learn more about Vika’s work with Viasna, advocating for political prisoners in Belarus, at Viasna’s website.
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