the depth of a conversation depends on how deeply seen you feel, not on the topic of conversation

This quote from Tony Hsieh contains so much truth: “Happiness is really just about four things: perceived control, perceived progress, connectedness (number and depth of your relationships), and vision/meaning (being part of something bigger than yourself).”

what if public libraries were open late every night and we could engage in public life there instead of having to choose between drinking at the bar and domestic isolation