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Dr. Nicole Mirkin's avatar

This holds space for reality without surrendering joy, which feels essential right now. The focus words idea feels workable in a way most systems don’t, especially the permission to let aligned inaction count. I like how creativity is treated as something woven into daily choices rather than a separate, precious act. The side quest example shows how meaning grows through shared effort, not mastery. It leaves creativity feeling accessible, not aspirational.

MeghanEBLin's avatar

I love the framing of "creative side quests"!

Melanie Deziel's avatar

me too! It's been so fun to pursue them!

Clare Kumar's avatar

I love how you acknowledge the challenges we are facing. I've scrapped "happy new year" cause it just doesn't fit, but leaning into creativity? I'm down for that. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Melanie Deziel's avatar

Yay! me too. This feels better for me.

Sarah Teresa Cook's avatar

Really outstanding, dependable guidance here!