09/29/2026
Do you feel optimistic about the future?
I hope you do. But if not, you’re not alone. Nearly two-thirds of Americans say they don’t feel optimistic about what’s ahead (Yale study). And why would they? We’re inundated with information and stories that make concern feel like the only reasonable response.
But those stories rarely show us the people all around us—in our neighborhoods and communities—actively working for the good of others. They’re organizing food drives, investing in marginalized communities, entering uncomfortable spaces and sitting with people in pain.
They usually aren’t doing it loudly. But they are inviting us to join them.
If you’re feeling discouraged, fearful, worried or anxious, the antidote may be to show up.
When you feel sluggish, it’s easier to lie on the couch. But that rarely helps. You have to walk, lift some weights or do some yoga. Feelings follow actions—not the other way around.
So if you’re worried about the future, show up somewhere that allows you to do something with that concern.
This Saturday is our second annual Spir Foundation Fundraiser. Yes, the goal is to raise money. But my promise is that if you come, you’ll leave feeling encouraged and hopeful.
October 3 • 6–9 PM • Tickets at the link in bio.
