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As a religion, social justice works. It works not merely in the sense that a lot of people take it very seriously and react angrily when people misuse its sacred terms … but also in a much more fundamental and potentially constructive way. It has done what so much of anodyne, classical liberalism has failed to do. It has imbued the secular sphere with meaning. It has reenchanted a godless world.
Resources for Climate Nihilism
Sara Hendren from undefended / undefeated
I think my favorite activity ever is cooking for people in my own home and being able to be in that flow state and feel comfortable and feel safe and I haven't been able to do that in my life until recently. Restaurants aren’t a place where your nervous system is aligned and you feel safe getting in touch with yourself. Restaurants are not a spiritual place despite what a lot of chefs want to think or project.
The Secret Ingredient: Vinegar
Kate Ray from soft leaves
We can use breathwork to move out of the fight-or-flight state and into that parasympathetic nervous system.
How Box Breathing Can Help You Destress
Melissa Young
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