Thursday, Mar 12

Welcome to Your Daily Dot where Dot will share tips, advice, and stories on how we can make our world better.

Dear Reader,

We can all be forgiven for occasionally falling into despair. There is a lot going on in the world, much of it heartbreaking: cruelty to our fellow humans, disregard for nature, dehumanizing technology that creates more barriers than connections.

That’s not the whole story, of course. But it’s what tends to make the headlines. It’s easy to feel powerless in the face of all this, which is the opposite of what we need right now. 

As Anya Kamentz, who writes the incredible The Golden Hour newsletter, tells us: “My friend Elizabeth Svoboda just wrote about a study that showed that taking a small action, in line with your values, improves well-being and reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety. Simply reflecting on your values, without taking action, did not work. The researchers suspect this is because action amplifies a sense of agency —  the other way around.”

Or, as Bluedot contributor and Imagine If podcast host Cleo Carney puts it, “eco action is the best antidote to eco despair.” 

Actively,

Dot

This season’s issue is all about cooking with intention, using what you have, and setting the tone for a more thoughtful spring. We’re sharing waste-not soup and a closer look at planet-conscious chocolate. You’ll also find guidance on raising backyard chickens, what to know about amla powder, and ideas to help you cook seasonally while we head into spring. Subscribe now to read the latest issue of Bluedot Living Kitchen and get a full year of low-waste recipes, sustainable kitchen tips, and mindful cooking inspiration for every season.

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