What is beautiful here?

D

“Overwhelm is fast and flooding. It is easy to get caught up. In moments when it feels irresistible to see everything that is cruel and wrong in the world, when those things feel acutely injurious, I like to ask myself: what is beautiful here? The answer is usually minuscule and sensory: a green bud, the smell of garlic, fresh laundry, a neighbor's gentle smile-- some fact of aliveness, attention t”

Maryn

“Re-reccing with @D's words because I want this etched in my brain: "Overwhelm is fast and flooding. It is easy to get caught up. In moments when it feels irresistible to see everything that is cruel and wrong in the world, when those things feel acutely injurious, I like to ask myself: what is beautiful here? The answer is usually minuscule and sensory: a green bud, the smell of garlic, fresh laun”