Living with daily dread is to simply ignore it.
Originally posted to Instagram amid the COVID lockdown on May 2, 2020
Updated November 16, 2024
I drew this comic in May of 2020. Unsurprisingly, it resonated deeply with folks when I posted to Instagram. It might even have been the most commented on post. Who would know? I’ve long deleted all my content. In any case, the feeling is still, or probably more relevant today.
Regardless of how unrealistic it would be for me to burrow underground, or the impossibility of avoiding even a shred of the news cycle, however, I understand that staying informed is more important than ever.
I’ll aim to find balance in both being aware and protecting myself against the dread. My therapist tells me to watch out for hopelessness, that this can very easily lead to depression. Makes sense. I’m not one to be depressed and I don’t aim to start now.
Instead, I’ll go to my weapons of choice: Making art, sharing ideas, and making connections.
