01/25/2026
For January, Pier 360 staff reflected on what resilience looks like for them.
Chiara wrote:
“Resilience looks like getting out of bed and showing up for small commitments of self-care. Sometimes getting up despite depression—taking a walk or a shower—can interrupt my mental state just enough to stay focused.
A sense of purpose has fueled my resilience as well. I hold the fragile belief that my words, opinions, and art matter, even if only to my family and to myself.
Meditation, prayer, medication, IFS therapy, nutrition, creativity, and time in nature have all played a role in my resilience after a handful of extreme states (clinically, psychosis) over the past twelve years. For a time, I paused to take in every sunrise and sunset I could—those seemingly timeless, liminal moments between day and night, like two loves who only meet in transition.”
Talking about resilience matters because it honors where we’ve been, how far we’ve come, and allows space for transformation without shame.
We would love to hear from you in the comments or messaging as you reflect on this month’s prompt.
What does resilience look like for you?
Consider these follow-up questions: What motivates you to keep going when things feel heavy? What do you lean on when motivation disappears? What truly supports you, and what does resilience look like on the hardest days, not just the best ones?
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