In the times of hopelessness I’ve experienced about the state of the world—the inequity, the unfairness and oppression—in the moments when the world feels like a terrible place, I have found that there is also great solace in giving. Sometimes a monetary donation, sometimes a donation of time or effort. Marching for something you believe in, volunteering at an organization you feel is moving the world in the right direction, or boycotting a company that is not. These actions are more than wishes, they are work that has demonstrably changed minds and lives.
