The untold story of 2021: people became kinder. Global rates of helping strangers, volunteering, and giving to charity are nearly 25% above pre-pandemic levels. The dominant response to suffering is not selfishness. It's compassion. The worst of times bring out the best in us.

Caniacs! As a thank you for the support this season, I'm giving away 37 pairs of tickets to Thursday's game. RT for a chance to win! If you win, the Carolina Hurricanes will let you know! Thank you all for an amazing year. Playoffs here we come 💪

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On the cover, our Editorial: Why Roe v. Wade must be defended hubs.li/Q01b9FLr0

Had the pleasure yesterday of taking part in a mattering researchers mini-summit. A great chat with Julie Haizlip, MD MAPP, Natalie May & colleagues and, of course, Isaac Prilleltensky as we discussed their important ongoing research project on mattering & the experiences of nursing students

R.E.M. lied to me about the end of the world as we know it. I do not feel fine.

Please join us for a conversation about mattering this Wednesday. Register using the link: lnkd.in/ePs8JccX.

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Is anyone listening??

“But being transgender isn’t an ideology: It’s a fact of some people’s lives. And honoring a young person’s pronouns or chosen name isn’t a political issue: It’s best practice for pediatric health, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.” Great article by @gumbo_amando

Everyone needs to stop what they are doing and watch Jon Stewart's show on trans people. (free, appleTV) Out of the gate he acknowledges his problematic past. Then proceeds to go harder than I've ever seen any celeb go in demolishing the arguments. Thank you Jon. Sincerely.

1/ The President of the United States makes an important speech about the dangers posed to our constitutional republic and democratic system of government. It is reasoned, passionate, truthful, and timely. The reaction by the political and media class is largely...

Grateful to UVA Lifetime Learning for their interest in our work on Mattering and Why it Matters. soundcloud.com/user-648419957…

One of the things we love the MOST is collaborating ... cause, y'know, life is a TEAM SPORT. Brava to nurse Katy Hall, a PhD student & future #nursescientist, who presented on #mattering w/ Mallika Dammalapati, a med student, at the AAMC's CGEA conference. #BetterTogether!

Awesome student presentations at #IPPAWorldCongress

Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to UVA's Thoughts from the Lawn. engagement.virginia.edu/learn/thoughts…

Congrats Max & Catherine! Couldn’t be more proud. #WMGrad