by Anitra Lahiri, RYT-500
Yes, the world feels heavy right now.
The news is relentless — wars, mass shootings, climate disasters, rights being stripped away, leaders across the globe more interested in power than people. It’s easy to feel fearful, like the world is falling apart, that hope is naïve, and the future is just one slow disaster waiting to unfold.
But here’s reality:
The world has always had darkness.
This much darkness, and maybe more.
And yet, life persists.
People persist.
Love persists.
I’m not suggesting we ignore the problems. But rather, can you acknowledge them without letting them consume you? Can you take care of yourself so that you can keep evolving? Can you remember that small moments of goodness still do exist — because they do, even now.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, if you’re drowning in the weight of it all, if you’re scared about where the world is headed, here’s what you can do, right now:
Pause.
Place your hand over your heart.
Take a deep breath.
Feel that?
That’s your aliveness.
That’s proof that you are here, right now, in this moment.
Safe, in your own power.
Now, look for something good. It doesn’t have to be big.
The warmth of your tea. The sound of laughter in the distance. The purr of your cat. The way the sun hits the leaves just right. The way your dog looks at you like you’re their whole world. The way a stranger held the door open for you today.
These things still exist, even when the world feels bleak.
Optimism isn’t about pretending things are fine when they’re not. It’s about recognizing that even in the midst of chaos, there’s still beauty, still kindness, still so much worth fighting for.
And you? You are still here. Still breathing. Still capable of making a difference, even if it’s just in the smallest of ways.
So take another breath.
Let it ground you.
Then, go back into the world — not numb, not hopeless.
But aware, awake, and ready to keep going.
One breath at a time.
Anitra Lahiri is a dedicated wellness coach, yoga studio owner, and self-love advocate guiding individuals on their healing journeys
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