<![CDATA[Tragic optimism - fitting for these times.]]>Tragic optimism - fitting for these times.

"Excessive optimism and delusion, at root, deny that anything is wrong; and if nothing is wrong, there is nothing to worry about and nothing to change. Extreme pessimism and despair are so grim they essentially say that any action would be pointless. Between these two poles exists a third way: committing to wise hope and wise action.

Wise hope and wise action ask us to accept a situation and see it clearly for what it is, and then muster the strength, courage and resolve to focus on what we can control. We remind ourselves that we have faced challenges before. We continue because to stand still is not an option."

How Not to Fall Into Despair (Brad Stulberg) - New York Times

It's behind a paywall BUUUUT... If you have a library card, you might be able to access New York Times as part of your library membership. Worth checking out.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/topic/0617e242-dcdb-41fe-a5f2-b74df40b918d/tragic-optimism-fitting-for-these-times.RSS for NodeFri, 01 May 2026 01:26:14 GMTSun, 19 Apr 2026 19:11:53 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Tragic optimism - fitting for these times. on Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:24:44 GMT]]>"Recognizing that we maintain agency fuels hope, and maintaining hope reminds us that we have agency.

Resilience comes down to a few core factors: leaning into community, being kind to yourself, finding small routines to support your mental health, allowing yourself to feel sadness and loss and yet maintain hope at the same time. It requires a commitment to taking productive action."

nytimes.com

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Behind a paywall? Check to see if you have access to NY Times through your library membership. I've got it through my library membership.

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