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50 Claps
Wielding the generosity of Medium claps.
I recently went down a rabbit hole of pessimism which manifested in more nihilistic choices in my content consumption on Medium and Twitter. The last few weeks have been challenging for even the strongest emotionally intelligent humans; not that I claim to be one, but I do try.
The struggle to balance my media consumption had slipped away, and I started onboarding all the "woes of the world." A blanket of despair covered me and my psyche; then the Medium algorithm sent me this suggested read:
https://karlastarr.medium.com/why-you-shouldnt-feel-guilty-ignoring-the-news-49c2ae1e7f83
Karla's article turned me around, and I am thankful for her work and the algorithm reminding me, "Hey Jude- don't carry the world upon your shoulders, na na na na na" — yea, your singing it now, LOL.
I believe writing is a noble act, a difficult one, especially when the writer takes the time to be authentic and do the necessary editing to craft a well-formed piece. Some writers have a gift, and some come off as amateur (me) but are full of emotion and clarity. When I read inspiring works from either of these writers, I feel somehow more evolved and more engaged with the human story. I clap for these writers in my head, heart, and finally here on Medium.
