But the takeaway for me, personally, is his answer to the problem of social media and political manipulation. Go into training. Practice being really, really uncomfortable. He says we have to practice existential hormesis in order to regain cognitive sovereignty.
Tag: mental-health
Inspired By In February 2025
I’m currently reading Something In The Woods Loves You by Jarod K. Anderson. It’s making me feel kinda the same way I felt when I read Braiding Sweetgrass. Like nature will cure us if we let her. It makes me want to go for long walks in the woods, and not think about all the things.
The Yoga of Anxiety
My mind jumps ahead, worrying about what might happen if it doesn't clear up soon. Will my vision stay blurry forever? Will I ever see life clearly again? Anxiety is probably the least yogic emotion of all.
Fine Is A Four-Letter Word
Fine is a lie. Fine means I don’t want to tell you how I’m doing, so let’s move it along, okay? How I am doing is none of your business.