Just Keep Swimming

Hey there,

Today is a big day for me.

We’re finally revealing the book cover to all of you.

I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long.

But it’s tough to celebrate.

The world is in so much pain right now.

My heart breaks for those most affected. For the innocents. The moms, dads but especially the kids. On all sides.

In times like this when it’s all too easy to feel helpless, I remember the Joan Baez quote, “Action is the antidote to despair.”

Action doesn’t have to be anything grand.

Action is a smile.

A compliment.

A call to a friend.

Action, sometimes, is simply continuing.

With 37 days left until the book comes out, I’ve been hesitant to keep talking about it.

There are more important things going on.

But when I really sit and think about it, the most impactful thing I can do is share this story—our story—with the world.

A story about befriending strangers.

A story about following one’s bliss.

A story about letting go of old narratives.

So I hope you’ll understand if I don’t stop.

If I keep pushing.

I hope you’ll also remember that on days of despair, the most important thing you can do is continue in the pursuit of your truth.

The world needs it.

It needs your light, your smile, your push.

Now more than ever.

Keep going.

Love,

Matt

PS - If you want a little lift me up, here’s a silly video of Dez and I before we recorded the podcast <3