Research shows that all someone in need requires is eight minutes of support to feel better. A simple text asking 'Do you have eight minutes?' can signal the need for emotional support. The focus is on holding space and acknowledging the person's need for help without trying to fix anything. Taking eight minutes to be there for a friend in need is a small yet impactful gesture that shows they are not alone, making it a significant honor to provide such support.
When life gets tough, true friends ask for help.
Christina Tosi is that kind of friend. She's someone I can trust with anything and someone I can cry with. She also happens to be a world-class pastry chef, a genius dessert maker, and the founder and CEO of Milk Bar.
We reflect on the art of asking for help and how sometimes all we need from a true friend is 8 minutes of their time.
This...is A Bit of Optimism.
For more on Christina and her work, check out:
https://www.christinatosi.com/
https://milkbarstore.com/
For more on the power of an 8-minute phone call, check out this New York Times article.
And, by the way, I wanted to share Christina's recipe for making an Ice Cream Loaf. It's magic.
You will need:
2 cups (1 pint) of softened ice cream
1 cup of self-rising flour
1 egg
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the melty ice cream, self-rising flour, and egg. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into loaf pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick clean.
Enjoy.
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