This was posted on my firm's intranet today:
http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_fight_stress_with_empathy
Since the tumultuous election, I've felt this mental weight. Even during moments of joy during the holidays, my thoughts would flash to the upcoming change in administration and my concerns about what's ahead of us. I feel like my worldview has fundamentally changed. I used to think we were on a steady trajectory toward equality and peace. I see little evidence of that now. I don't enjoy reading the news anymore.
This article resonated with me. Certainly, there is important work to be done that many of us are engaged in (the Women's March!), but none of this will be eliminated overnight, so I think managing stress becomes key.
Because many of us share similar values, I suspect that you many have similar feelings. So, in the spirit of this article, I love you and I know what you're going through.
xoxo
