Shaun King on Twitter: "The Red Sea. My whole family needed a break. I often fight the feeling of guilt any time I take time away from my activism and journalism because we are in dire times, but I know this is a marathon, not a sprint. Grateful to get one week away before getting back on the grind.… https://t.co/9m51Hqne8W"

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The Red Sea. My whole family needed a break. I often fight the feeling of guilt any time I take time away from my activism and journalism because we are in dire times, but I know this is a marathon, not a sprint. Grateful to get one week away before getting back on the grind.pic.twitter.com/dItG2SnmIq

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1. Amber Tamblyn‏Verified account @ambertamblyn 6 Apr 2018
  
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  Please enjoy the hell out of this, Shaun. You’ve earned it.
  
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1. Natalie Weaver‏Verified account @Nataliew1020 6 Apr 2018
  
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  I get those feelings of guilt too. You can't be good to anyone if you aren't good to yourself. Relax and rest because you deserve it! Makes me happy to know that you are on vacation and enjoying family time!
  
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1. Patrice C Washington‏Verified account @SeekWisdomPCW 6 Apr 2018
  
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  You can only serve from a full cup, Shaun. You have to protect and preserve the vessel needed to execute the vision. Enjoy.
  
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1. Heather Booth‏ @hdbintn 6 Apr 2018
  
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  My mother was an activist and she neglected us for her work and activism. She now regrets that decision. It was not good for us kids. Glad you're taking time off with your family!!
  
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1. Kaitlin Curtice‏ @KaitlinCurtice 6 Apr 2018
  
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  Well done, brother. I’m proud of you for this.
  
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1. Bert unbound‏ @unStunned 6 Apr 2018
  
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  Enjoy it. And relax, We'll still have plenty of problems when you get back to work.
  
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1. The Chris Lapakko ‏ @TheChrisLapakko 6 Apr 2018
  
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  Rest is needed and allows for reflection. Like detox for your soul.
  
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1. Taslim Jaffer‏ @taslimjaffer 6 Apr 2018
  
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  Yes, you need to fill your well! And at the end of it all, you will never regret the time you spent with loved ones. Thank you for all you do - now...relax!
  
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1. Lili. S. D.‏ @LilTheTrill 6 Apr 2018
  
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  Vacation,or even just time off,is kind of like that line in MLKs mountaintop speech,we will get there!Activism matters,but we need to remind ourselves,& kids,the end goal is for a better world &better life. & if you’re like my family, I doubt even vacay convo is politics free
  
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1. Fetzer Mills Jr‏ @Fetzer2 6 Apr 2018
  
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  I’m a veteran. You’re under the same type of pressure we were under. There’s a reason we had thirty days leave a year and comp time returning from deployments. You have to take a break or you break down. Treat yourself and your family. It’s important.
  
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1. 𝕵𝖆𝖒𝖎𝖊 𝕷. 𝕽𝖔𝖙𝖆𝖓𝖙𝖊‏ @Jamitha 6 Apr 2018
  
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  No guilt! Take care of you and yours first, always!
  
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1. Joya Reusch Weinroth‏ @Joyadee 6 Apr 2018
  
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  You have to put your own oxygen mask on first before you can help others make it through and survive.
  
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1. Ginger Warnick‏ @divabriele 6 Apr 2018
  
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  Teaching your children how to balance being a warrior for justice and the best dad ever.
  
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1. AnthonyTSolano‏ @AnthonyTSolano 6 Apr 2018
  
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  Well said homie, rest up, tune out and shut off the internet. Be there. Rejuvenate!
  
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1. SIR G.B.S. ‏ @GRE8TBLACKSHARK 6 Apr 2018
  
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  We all have to recharge our batteries,in order to come back strong,& keep going! You've more than earned a break my brother! Bless your family!
  
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1. F8TH ‏ @1Eclectikriter 6 Apr 2018
  
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  Awww the teachings of #parents. An awesome experience for the whole fam! #leisure #educational #memories #love
  
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1. Renata Hill‏ @DuxFemina 6 Apr 2018
  
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  Good for you for carving out time for yourself and your fam. If you don't take care of you, you can't help others.
  
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1. Steven R. Jenkins‏ @UKIndyFan 6 Apr 2018
  
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  enjoy your time off, man. you deserve it.
  
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