This is a beautiful paper by Dr Murthy and resonates so much with what we are trying to do in Europe. This sentiment is no different in Europe- we need to revitalize local community so that we can start listening to each other again and then at least understand other perspectives, even if they are different than our own.
I love everything about this newsletter post, Catherine. And I also wanted to note that "good people, with hearts full of love, who fundamentally will change the world" is a good description of you and your work here. Thank you for sharing your experience and letting all of us feel a little hugged by Dr. Murthy:)
I love this, no pun intended! Your story of the day, the actionable ways we can stubbornly resist the opposite of love (hate), and how it all synergistically improves our own wellbeing, health, and the community at the same time... delight. Going to save this post for January 20 and beyond.
I love everything about this. Thank you for the pictures AND THE SECOND HUG (doing it mostly, but also sharing with us. We just gave to World Central Kitchen--glad you sent that recommendation.
Thank you so much for your wonderful post -- what a great start to my day. I'm disappointed in myself for not following Dr. Murthy's work all these years -- but I will read his writings (which are timeless, anyway) starting today and do my best to spread his Gospel of service, community and love. Thank you, too, for your wonderful work -- so important in these challenging times! 🙂
Long time lurker, first-time commenter. Thank you for writing this! I heard Dr. Murthy on a podcast years ago and bought his book Together on Kindle, but had forgotten about it. Now seems like a great time to revisit. I reference your three pillars of fun to family and friends all the time, but connectedness is the one I feel strongest about, great through point between Dr. Murthy's work and yours!
Came here to say I’m so glad you got the Cheetos. I love them too. We’ll be donating to World Central Kitchen, too, which I’ll bet is not handing out Cheetos but perhaps should be.
Catherine, this was my first introduction to you and your writing and you drew me in line by line. Very refreshing to read and feel your open heart through it all. I am sharing the “ prescription” with my friends and family so they can hear his powerful message. I will subscribe to you here. Your voice will be welcomed into my life. Thank you for this post!
Thank you for this lovely post, and I’m so glad you were able to attend that event! I just donated. I’m thinking of everyone in LA, from over here in Maryland.
Sitting here on a Sunday morning, alone. I've needed to read something like this for awhile now. Thank you so much for the inspiration. The "prescription" is perfect!
Really beautiful, and i appreciate your humility, humor and candor throughout ☺️. I’ve also been so impressed by the guidance issued by Dr. Murthy particularly around parenting, community and social media.
I’m a monthly donor for WCK, love them and so appreciate their work. Thanks for this one Catherine!
I'm a High School Biology teacher (retired from the classroom, not from teaching). I was originally attracted to your paid subscriber base because of your good position on “cell phone addiction”. As an educator, I consider them, along with social media, as being major obstacles for classroom teaching. I've enjoyed listening to your podcast and enjoyed reading Switch very much. I just got done reading Together and believe Dr. Murthy is right that human connection is the cure for not only loneliness, but a lot of other social ills too!
I'm currently an Education Consultant for Purdue University’s 5-year, $10 million grant to build a Novel Integrated Aquaponics Food Production System. I'm an expert on how to integrate aquaponics in the classroom with classroom teaching. I'm also writing 3 chapters on the research that Purdue is conducting, and I thought of you
For the past year I have been reading like a madman about the Circular Economy and the new prosperity that it represents. I would like to chat with you about the fact that people in this Circular Economy can continue to concentrate on making a living while building community and restoring Ecosystem services at the same time.
I'm thinking of developing a Saturday podcast titled Best Jobs. (The tagline: walk away from the pollution, walk to the new Prosperity) While people are trying to catch up on their weekend laundry, grocery list and children soccer practices, to talk to them about the impact of their Best Jobs. Not from the job perspective, but from the building community and regenerating ecosystems services perspective. I would love to have people on the show that do not talk about their job but about how they are building community and regenerating ecosystems thru their job. I think this would “jive” with a lot of things that you're trying to do with helping people live a more delightful life.
Please advise if we could do a zoom call next week to further discuss my crazy ideas.
This is a beautiful paper by Dr Murthy and resonates so much with what we are trying to do in Europe. This sentiment is no different in Europe- we need to revitalize local community so that we can start listening to each other again and then at least understand other perspectives, even if they are different than our own.
I love everything about this newsletter post, Catherine. And I also wanted to note that "good people, with hearts full of love, who fundamentally will change the world" is a good description of you and your work here. Thank you for sharing your experience and letting all of us feel a little hugged by Dr. Murthy:)
Thanks Catherine, for your advocacy, love and courage. I donated to the World Central Kitchen, upon your suggestion. 🙏🏼
I love this, no pun intended! Your story of the day, the actionable ways we can stubbornly resist the opposite of love (hate), and how it all synergistically improves our own wellbeing, health, and the community at the same time... delight. Going to save this post for January 20 and beyond.
Such great work you are doing. Thank you!
I love everything about this. Thank you for the pictures AND THE SECOND HUG (doing it mostly, but also sharing with us. We just gave to World Central Kitchen--glad you sent that recommendation.
Thank you so much for your wonderful post -- what a great start to my day. I'm disappointed in myself for not following Dr. Murthy's work all these years -- but I will read his writings (which are timeless, anyway) starting today and do my best to spread his Gospel of service, community and love. Thank you, too, for your wonderful work -- so important in these challenging times! 🙂
Long time lurker, first-time commenter. Thank you for writing this! I heard Dr. Murthy on a podcast years ago and bought his book Together on Kindle, but had forgotten about it. Now seems like a great time to revisit. I reference your three pillars of fun to family and friends all the time, but connectedness is the one I feel strongest about, great through point between Dr. Murthy's work and yours!
The pre doctor Cheetos slayed me 😂😂😂😂😂😂❤️❤️
Came here to say I’m so glad you got the Cheetos. I love them too. We’ll be donating to World Central Kitchen, too, which I’ll bet is not handing out Cheetos but perhaps should be.
Catherine, this was my first introduction to you and your writing and you drew me in line by line. Very refreshing to read and feel your open heart through it all. I am sharing the “ prescription” with my friends and family so they can hear his powerful message. I will subscribe to you here. Your voice will be welcomed into my life. Thank you for this post!
Thank you for this lovely post, and I’m so glad you were able to attend that event! I just donated. I’m thinking of everyone in LA, from over here in Maryland.
Sitting here on a Sunday morning, alone. I've needed to read something like this for awhile now. Thank you so much for the inspiration. The "prescription" is perfect!
Sending love to LA—I donated to WCK!
Really beautiful, and i appreciate your humility, humor and candor throughout ☺️. I’ve also been so impressed by the guidance issued by Dr. Murthy particularly around parenting, community and social media.
I’m a monthly donor for WCK, love them and so appreciate their work. Thanks for this one Catherine!
Hi Cathrine,
I'm a High School Biology teacher (retired from the classroom, not from teaching). I was originally attracted to your paid subscriber base because of your good position on “cell phone addiction”. As an educator, I consider them, along with social media, as being major obstacles for classroom teaching. I've enjoyed listening to your podcast and enjoyed reading Switch very much. I just got done reading Together and believe Dr. Murthy is right that human connection is the cure for not only loneliness, but a lot of other social ills too!
I'm currently an Education Consultant for Purdue University’s 5-year, $10 million grant to build a Novel Integrated Aquaponics Food Production System. I'm an expert on how to integrate aquaponics in the classroom with classroom teaching. I'm also writing 3 chapters on the research that Purdue is conducting, and I thought of you
For the past year I have been reading like a madman about the Circular Economy and the new prosperity that it represents. I would like to chat with you about the fact that people in this Circular Economy can continue to concentrate on making a living while building community and restoring Ecosystem services at the same time.
I'm thinking of developing a Saturday podcast titled Best Jobs. (The tagline: walk away from the pollution, walk to the new Prosperity) While people are trying to catch up on their weekend laundry, grocery list and children soccer practices, to talk to them about the impact of their Best Jobs. Not from the job perspective, but from the building community and regenerating ecosystems services perspective. I would love to have people on the show that do not talk about their job but about how they are building community and regenerating ecosystems thru their job. I think this would “jive” with a lot of things that you're trying to do with helping people live a more delightful life.
Please advise if we could do a zoom call next week to further discuss my crazy ideas.
All the best,
Ed Tivnan
High School Biology Teacher
Purdue University Education Consultant
4 Ridgewood Dr.
Atkinson NH 03811
978-228-9570
edtivnan@fastmail.com