My Week in New York newsletter

We’re a week into Libra season, which is all about balance. It’s a concept I’ve frequently struggled with: I want to divide my time among my friends, family, job, responsibilities, and partner without feeling like I’m neglecting my own needs. (Esther Perel’s latest segment about prioritizing self-love was such an affecting read in that sense.) I want to pursue intellectual and physical hobbies but also melt my brain watching pod people find love. I want to order fancy cocktails and also build my savings account. But as I’ve learned over the years, balance isn’t always something that can be carefully engineered. The most centering thing I can do is listen to my instincts — and the world around me — and try to make room for the future and whatever unexpected chaos comes around the corner.