Earlier today, we jumped online to meow into the void together.
Okay, yes, we also had a human conversation! Sparked by this post by
, we chatted about how to connect with your friends when the world is draining all of your energy, including:What to do about the exhausting reality we’re stuck in and why you should reach out to your friends even when you can’t fix anything (1:47)
A scientific study that proves friends make hard things seem easier (6:16)
Loving kindness and the power of our imaginations to make us feel closer to one another (9:35)
Why we meow and how a friendship shorthand can help in difficult moments (12:55)
Why it’s important to stay flexible when you are navigating trying times with a friend (23:44)
A few favorite moments
Here are some standout clips if you don’t have time to watch the whole thing!
How the mental overwhelm of modern life hurts our friendships
Climbing hills together makes them less steep (it’s a scientific fact!)
The post in question, including links to the hill study:
Finding a friendship shorthand with the power of ‘meow’
Show notes
Here are a few other things we mentioned during the conversation!
Before the live went live, we were having a mini sing-along/dance party to Rina Sawayama’s “This Hell,” which feels relevant to These Times™️.
This X post by @miaviolet: “I wish there was a word for: ‘I love you, my spectacular beautiful friend. Unfortunately, I’m so exhausted I don’t have the energy to communicate. But I want to indicate that although we’ve not spoken in some time, my love for you is undying and I am your eternal supporter.’”
The Pixar of children’s books: check out the Nevermoor series by Jessica Townsend. Thank us later.
Low-spoons, low-energy hangout ideas for mentally overwhelmed friends (aka why you should have sleepy kitten time).
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