Savor the World Essays
Essays by Lisa Bennett on how good people rise to great challenges in tough times.
Savor the World explores how we can stay clear, present, and able to act amid rapid change, uncertainty, and repeated setbacks. These pieces examine the stories that shape what we believe is possible, the capacities that help us meet pressure, and the role of wonder and savoring in sustaining engagement with the people, places, and purposes we care about.
Finding Clarity and Courage in Divided Times
In a world marked by uncertainty and division, it’s easy to focus on what we should do next. But sometimes the more important question is who we want to be. Finding clarity and courage in divided times begins not with strategy, but with identity—within ourselves, our organizations, and our shared humanity.
How to Cultivate Hope in Hard Times
Hope has long had a bad rap, as if it’s the sandpit of the naïve. Yet in times like these, when many feel despair about the state of our democracy, climate, and future, cultivating hope may be one of the most radical acts we can take.
Why Courage Is the Key to Leading Through Uncertainty
Courage isn’t something you’re either born with or without. And believing it is can quietly hold you back—especially in uncertain times. While we still have more to learn about how the brain processes courage, science already shows it’s something we can cultivate through action and awareness. Consider the example of Alex Honnold, the world’s most renowned free-solo climber.