Key points

Feeling okay in a turbulent world is not denial; it’s a sign of balance and emotional resilience.

Our culture often treats calm as privilege, even though steadiness can be hard-won and courageous.

Comparing our well-being to others’ struggles can create guilt that dims our capacity for empathy.

Naming our "okayness" out loud invites others to embrace their own steadiness without apology.

Last week, someone asked how I was doing, and for once, I didn’t hedge. I replied, “I’m actually doing well,” and I meant it.

I’ve been getting eight hours of sleep (a minor miracle in and of itself), feeling clear-headed in the mornings, and even managing to end most days with some energy left over. My current projects feel meaningful instead of overwhelming, my son texted from college wi

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