And that’s what Attempts at Optimism is all about. Not toxic positivity, but approaching life’s plot twists with curiosity, compassion, and a stubborn kind of hope.
This isn’t about going everywhere or doing it all. It’s not about checking boxes or chasing TikTok trends. It’s about uncovering what’s meaningful—those special places that are well-designed, deeply local, often unexpected, and sometimes a little hard to describe. It could cost fifty cents or five hundred dollars. It’s the kind of thing you’d want... See more
Our nervous systems must feel safe to play, imagine, and explore. Trauma, stress, or even chronic busyness can put the body into survival mode, shutting down the imaginative mind.