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Best Of: Finding Agency In Chaos

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Getty Images for Rockstar Energy
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If you've been following the news lately — including with 1Ait can be a lot to take in.

We've heard from many of you about how the news makes you feel. But what can we do in chaotic moments of history to build a sense of control in our lives? Maybe it's organizing in your community, starting a new hobby, or picking up that TV show from 10 years ago that you promised you'd get around to watching.

What can finding agency in the chaos look like? Why should we actively focus on something rather than simply react to what's happening?

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