Douglas Rushkoff argues (in an essay that could be three) that instead of being overwhelmed by fast-changing news and events, we should focus on real human connections and care in our everyday lives. I loved this bit: “I find myself slowing changing from an agent of change to an agent of care. I’m less confident in the impact my activism might have... See more

Attention – the ultimate currency of our time. Our screens gobble it up, promising connection but delivering distraction. What looks like hyperconnectivity masks a deeper disconnect from the tangible world around us. And so, what we lose is a sense of being part of something real, a place and community that hold meaning.

The path forward runs... See more

TL;DR: The first step must be to calm our nervous systems; to return to center. From that grounded place, we can take longer-term actions. Second, we can cultivate resilience practices to support us amid turbulent times: taking a rest. Gardening. Spending time with nature, art, music, reading. Third: we have to build community, to invest in... See more