11 | Look on the Bright Side (Coming To Our Senses)
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This issue of Coming To Our Senses brings together some of what we’ve been reflecting on, including:
- Every day encounters with optimism (and the impact of toxic positivity)
- When brightness comforts and when it distracts
- Stories about retreat, belonging, and loneliness
- How adversity can become a door to depth and interdependence
- When light turns into a polluting, noisy distraction, misused in the name of safety
Through poetry, images, fiction, and reflections, we play with and explore the nuances of looking on the bright side.
May these pages provide refuge, encouragement, and inspiration in due course. You are invited to travel with us as we explore the brightness, shadows, and the rich textures of the misty gloaming.
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Learn more about those who contributed to this issue:
This issue features contributions from Alexa, Christine, Geoff, Gracie, Sage, and Tuula. Thanks so much to all involved!
- CJ Hanlon: https://www.cjhanlonwrites.com/
- Geoff Grace: https://www.geoffgrace.com/
- Sage Justice: https://sagejustice.substack.com
- Tuula Ahde: https://tuulahde.com
- Andy Mort: https://andymort.com
Listen to the Soundtrack
This is the instrumental soundtrack to Look on the Bright Side, without narration. You might be able to tell that I compiled it during the Christmas break.
Dive Deeper
You’re welcome to discover even more by exploring our full zine archive and bringing your creative spirit to future issues.
