09/24/2026
As a human & a clinician, I’ve been thinking a lot about antidotes to despair. I think it boils down to cultivating awe, hope, and gratitude. And all three are best cultivated in IRL community when possible.
For example —I cultivate my awe by watching Star Talk & learning about geology (contact with nature helps too)
I cultivate hope by being among other volunteers, or creative folk
I cultivate gratitude a million ways, and friendship is a big part
And all three reinforce each other
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