I've tried to reconnect to my inner self and voice, honoring things in me all of the noise has often drowned out. Creativity helps me personally, attempting to cultivate all of the malaise and sorrow regarding the state of things. Sometimes when it feels like it's too much, I take a deep breath and let go. The world and people in it will collectively decide what our future is, and I'm but a cog in a giant machine. I think to myself, life is a beautiful, painful, but ultimately transient experience that will have its own path. Downsizing junk, cleaning, creative pursuits, reading, watching old films, practicing compassion for the many, many broken people in the world attemtping to survive, whether they're on top or bottom of the totem. Trying to practice small moments of active gratitude for the little things generally helps elevate my mood, even when I feel things are really bad.