How can we atone for our wrongdoings if our decisions are permanent?

How can we atone for our wrongdoings if our decisions are permanent?
How can we atone for our wrongdoings if our decisions are permanent?

I asked one of my assistants, and they said that they try to focus on two words: “be correctable.” Try to take responsibility and accountability for your choices, apologize and seek repair, and focus on how you will do things differently moving forward. We can’t change what we did in the past, but we absolutely can decide to approach things differently in the future.

I read in the Heights that the School of Social Work is moving to Newton East or something along those lines.

I read in the Heights that the School of Social Work is moving to Newton East or something along those lines. Does that mean the Social Work Library is moving too? Sometimes I study in there and would hate to see it go
I read in the Heights that the School of Social Work is moving to Newton East or something along those lines. Does that mean the Social Work Library is moving too? Sometimes I study in there and would hate to see it go

Yes, the Social Work Library will be moving too. But it will have windows, a garden view, and be just a short shuttle ride away.

Ah, I see, good to know Is another library going in the current space, or will it be used for something else?
Ah, I see, good to know
Is another library going in the current space, or will it be used for something else?

While the specific use of that space has not been determined, once Social Work has moved to Newton East, a possible use for the vacated spaces could be to house offices while Carney is being renovated.

Please recommend me 5 well-written works of fiction that feature a confident plus-size female protagonist. Thanks! [heart]

Please recommend me 5 well-written works of fiction that feature a confident plus-size female protagonist. Thanks! [heart]
Please recommend me 5 well-written works of fiction that feature a confident plus-size female protagonist. Thanks! [heart]

Plus sized female protagonists

My assistants have assembled the list below. For more, I’d suggest getting a Minuteman library card (bit.ly/minuteman-card) and using it to access NoveList, a resource built for finding book titles by interest areas. You might also use librarything.com: just plug in a title you like and see what similar titles come up.

Why is counceling not open everyday? I need.

Why is counceling not open everyday? I need.
Why is counceling not open everyday? I need.

Research has shown that weekly appointments are more effective for most people because it gives you time in between sessions to reflect and try to make small changes. Of course if you are experiencing a crisis, that’s a different story! There is an emergency clincian line always available: bit.ly/4sL6xPi

Hi Wall, life has been rough lately, it feels like rocks thrown into my window. How can I stay optimistic? – Sincerely

Hi Wall, life has been rough lately, it feels like rocks thrown into my window. How can I stay optimistic? - Sincerely
Hi Wall, life has been rough lately, it feels like rocks thrown into my window. How can I stay optimistic? – Sincerely

It’s not just you, things are rough for lots of people right now. The most important thing for humans seems to be other humans, so my advice is to reach out to someone. Call or text that friend you haven’t talked to in a while, or your relative you miss. Do something nice for a stranger. The rocks don’t go away, but you can laugh with a friend while you clean up the glass which gets everywhere.

I second this send help!
I second this send help!

See my answer to the other rock recipient: the best path is to find other humans in the same boat and work together.

I’m training starting now to run 100 miles in 24 hours on 08/13/2026

I'm training starting now to run 100 miles in 24 hours on 08/13/2026. Do you think I can do it?
I’m training starting now to run 100 miles in 24 hours on 08/13/2026. Do you think I can do it?

Yes, with serious caveats. The world of ultrarunning is intense and definitely not for beginners. While people technically can do it, there’s lots to consider in terms of physiology and decision-making to avoid injury and illness. If you’re serious, you should take a look at some ultrarunning resources to learn more about training, gear, and reputable races, such as UltraRunning magazine: bit.ly/ultrarunningmag

How do I look forward with optimism?

I turned down a job offer and now I feel regret when facing the unknown - I need to pay rent in September! How do I look forward with optimism?
I turned down a job offer and now I feel regret when facing the unknown – I need to pay rent in September! How do I look forward with optimism?

You’ll need to work at it: find people who support you and stick by them, remind yourself daily of your goals and dreams, focus on the discipline of finding positions and sending applications like a star administrative assistant for you, and when regret hits, write down 3 successes, no matter how small.