Marieke van Dam

"Tragic optimism" is the search for meaning during the inevitable tragedies of human existence, and is better for us than avoiding darkness and trying to "stay positive." I made @TheAtlantic's Most Memorable Advice of 2021, nbd

“Even a wounded world is feeding us. Even a wounded world holds us, giving us moments of wonder and joy. I choose joy over despair. Not because I have my head in the sand, but because joy is what the earth gives me daily and I must return the gift. “ — Robin Wall Kimmerer I choose joy over... See more