You can start or restart your life as an active citizen by taking one or more of the following actions.
More may be better, but not necessary.
Consider:
~ making an opportunity to attend a couple of meetings of a civic organization.
~ learning a little more than just a little about your county government.
~ keeping politically humble, curious, and modest.
~ joining a political party. Its OK to change parties.
~ registering to vote in a primary election. It can be interesting to register as a party member.
~ learning about the nomination process for running for a public office.
~ getting a better understanding of an issue, policy, plank, or specific bill.
~ learning from a civic or political mistake.
~ contacting the office of a specific office holder and asking what his or her position is on an issue which interests you.
~ asking to help in a person's run for office.
~ calling the U.S. Capitol switchboard and telling them your zip code. They will transfer you to the office of your Representative.
~ telling your your Representative's representative what is on your mind: ask your question or what it is you want of him.
~ writing to the office of your Senator. Check on line to see how to spell his name. Address your letter to him in care of the United states Senate, Washing to, DC 20515.
~ Writing to your Congressman/Representative by name at the U.S. House of Representatives, Washington DC 20515.
~ sitting quietly for a while and letting what you have learned work itself around in your mind. You may be beginning to cook a bit politically.
~ that "political" and "politics" are not bad words. Check their extended meanings in a dictionary or online.
~ remembering that nobody and no one has to be politically active all the time.
~ finding a friend who seems to be politically active or civically interested. Talk with her or him about civics or issues and like that.
~ checking the kids civics lessons and remembering your humility and modesty.
~ attending meetings of your city council or your local school board. Its OK to just listen and watch.
~ keeping your sense of humor and having some fun as you remember that a civic organization can have powerful effects on the society in which you live.
These suggestions are directed to US citizens, but most of them may be adapted to your country.
Thanks for reading, citizen!
RCS