There is a famous story typically attributed to the Greek Cynic philosopher Diogenes. As the story goes, a man once told Diogenes that if he learned to respect the king of the Greek city-state where he lived, he would not have to survive on a diet of lentils anymore. To which the philosopher replied, "if you learned to live on lentils, you would not have to bow down to the king!"
At this time depth, it is impossible to know if this incident ever actually took place, whether Diogenes was actually the person it happened to, or any of quite a few different details that would be essential if we were quoting a living person. However, the value of this story lies not in its historical accuracy, but in its metaphorical implications.
As I hope everyone here knows, lentils are a delicious, nutritious, and underappreciated food. If enough people ate more lentils and less meat, the impact on climate change would be significant, and public health would likely improve as well. While a diet of lentils day in and day out might grow dull after a while, there are numerous seasonings, side dishes, and creative manners of preparation that can add immense variety to a lentil-based diet if used judiciously. There is really nothing wrong with living on lentils, as long as it is done with a modicum of thought.
Additionally, even if we ignore the above, and treat lentils as the boring staple food that they are presented as in the story, we still see that they are an entirely reasonable option if the alternative requires making unacceptable sacrifices. Diogenes is not (at least in this particular episode) going hungry; he is simply rejecting luxury (fancier food) because he cannot stomach the conditions of accepting it (showing fealty to a monarch).
This is a lesson many of us should take to heart.
So ask yourselves: what are you willing to live on lentils for, and what does "living on lentils" mean in your context? Are you slowly working towards a more sustainable lifestyle for youself and your social circles? Moving off of corporate social media because of the security and mental health risks it represents? Stepping out of your comfort zone and engaging directly in politics to advance causes you care about, even though sometimes it drains you (hi)? None of these things are easy, but they are all definitely worth it in the long run.
After all, if you learn to live on lentils, you may find you no longer need to bow down to the king.