Kai Brach writes in the 267th issue of Dense Discovery:

When I receive a kind, heartfelt email from a reader, I add it to a folder titled ‘Confidence Boost’. So whenever self-doubt strikes or I’m in a creative rut I consult that folder to be reminded of what really matters: connection.

A memory pays dividends every time you return to it. Collecting artifacts or evidence of them, and organizing them together, is like saving money and putting it into a bank account.

Together, these memories will give you energy in low moments, and will serve as a reminder of what you stand for and what you really care about. When you feel lost, it’s one of the most important kinds of maps you can rely on.