How do we preserve the safety of our minds

In our contemporary world, many suffer from anxiety, stress, and feelings of division. With the spread of social media, these feelings have become more intense and the gaps between us and ourselves have widened. So how can we, amidst all this division, maintain the safety of our minds?! In this book, Turkish novelist Elif Shafak poses this fundamental question and tries to answer it through her analysis of our contemporary world, her personal experiences, and stories from her life, to present her perspective on the world. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, social responsibility, and communication with others. The author starts from the idea that the pressures we face in our current era, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and rapid technological advancement, contribute to increased exhaustion, anxiety, and feelings of being lost. She also points out that the spread of social media, which contributes to the dissemination of misinformation and hate speech, exacerbates social and psychological divisions within us. She concludes that knowledge and wisdom are the best solutions to overcome these challenges. Shafak calls for the necessity of developing our critical thinking skills, learning how to deal with misinformation, and striving to communicate with others from different cultural and religious backgrounds. She also emphasizes the importance of cultivating feelings of empathy and compassion, and seeking hope for the future. "How do we maintain the safety of our minds in a divided era?" is an important and thought-provoking book, offering insightful perspectives on the challenges of our time, and providing practical solutions to preserve the mental well-being in facing life's challenges. Listen now.