After a conversation with a dear friend who admitted to struggling with the feeling that her capacity for joy has been diminished, I knew that I wanted to write about this reality that is affecting many of us. In the midst of worry, angst, and change, our hearts beat with fear. Deep concern is fueling anger about rising antisemitism, climate change, political leadership, nuclear weapons, and other unknowns that will surely affect our future.
The American public, as diverse and sprawling as our land itself, is no stranger to change. From the personal heartbreaks of loss and missed opportunities to the collective weight of economic downturns, social unrest, and unmet needs, it can often feel like we’re living in a Salvadore Dali painting…The shadow is draped across the horizon as the clocks melt on dead tree branches. Yet, within our struggles, there exists an unwavering thread: our innate capacity for joy.
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