For many of us trying to keep up with the 24-hour news cycle, things can start to feel a little overwhelming. Anxiety about the future sometimes even leads to total inaction or paralysis. How can we direct this fear-driven apathy into constructive/useful action? This week's stories celebrate people who move from a situation that can be a little overwhelming to -- having a dynamic response. --Guri
"What's on your mind?" I don't know. Nothing but everything at once." --Lidia Longorio
Editor's Note: For many of us trying to keep up with the 24-hour news cycle, things can start to feel a little overwhelming. Anxiety about the future sometimes even leads to total inaction or paralysis. How can we direct this fear-driven apathy into constructive/useful action? This week's stories celebrate people who move from a situation that can be a little overwhelming to -- having a dynamic response. --Guri
Kindness In the News
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