Tis the season for joy and family. Yet we all could use a helping hand with all the other things weighing down our thoughts. We carry the knowledge of immense tragedies around the world — from natural disasters and wars, to domestic and global political polarization and its negative impacts on the wellbeing of women, minorities, and the LGTBQA+ community, to the growing threats from rapid automation and AI (and FOBO the fear of becoming obsolete), climate change, wage inequality, and gun violence.
Phew! It’s no wonder we all need a reminder to breathe. We all need space. We all need grace. For ourselves, for our family, friends, and our global neighbors. G — generosity; R — respect; A — action for change; C — compassion for others; and E — energy to persist and thrive.