According to Iciar, initiatives supporting Euskera, like the Bertso Txapelketa or Araba Euskaraz, are experiencing a dilution of their original meaning. For some, they have become a competition, or despite being Basque speakers, they converse in Spanish without hesitation. This, in the author's view, blurs the true objective and hinders the consciousness and action necessary for the revitalization of Euskera.
Despite constantly reiterating that Euskera needs a leap forward, Iciar emphasizes that it is not enough if real consciousness is not embraced and individuals do not take action. She states that even if hundreds of revivals are launched, the expected outcome will not be achieved, as similar situations have been experienced throughout history.
“"But what is very important is that correct and genuine steps are being taken within a process of conscientization. If many people who are still half asleep do not wake up, it will be our fault, not anyone else's. Many young people need a small push to awaken from their slumber. Today's situation and atmosphere are not those of a year ago. Today, possibilities have greatly multiplied and expanded. Basques of Vitoria, try to awaken those who sleep and feed those who are hungry. And make those who are not hungry feel hungry. And do not say that you can do nothing."
Iciar recalls a message addressed to the Basques of Vitoria by Eusebio Osa in a column of the magazine Anaitasuna in 1971. She highlights the similarity of this message, almost 50 years later, to the current situation, using keywords such as consciousness, awakening, and impulse. For Iciar, this message remains "modern," "familiar," and "clear."
Finally, Iciar stresses that Euskera needs "everyone and everything": the macro and the micro, the celebration and the movement, consciousness and rebirth. Leveraging the broad meaning of the concept "hamaika" (eleven, but also 'many'), she declares that "we have eleven days to wake up," urging a genuine commitment to the Basque language.
