What actually matters right now?

Cathy says sadness matters: "It's important to have all the feels...We have those emotions for a reason."

Renas Raza says fashion design matters: "it's fun and it's a way of showing your creativity and it's pretty"

Lauren says Politics matters because "participation in politics is how we express what is going to come next," and she's hopeful seeing the next generation engaged.

Grant believes exercise matters because "exercise is as effective or if not more effective than any sort of antidepressant or drug that you could take."

United States Naval Special Warfare Command matters to Chris because lessons from Naval Special Warfare shape every company Chris builds after service.

Mary loves pickleball: "It's one of my favorite things to do right now. Such a great way to exercise and have fun and be outside."

Maria insists sleep is "essential. It's something that we all need to be able to survive and just be healthy."

Grant says pizza matters "when pizza is on the radar, it's like, oh, let's go," but admits he's not a pizza aficionado.

Kat says yoga matters: "If you move, it matters. It can be yoga, it can be whatever you want to do, but move... you will feel so much better after."

Heather Johnson says food blogging matters: "My livelihood."

Kesley says pizza matters for sure: "I like pineapple on my pizza, which is hot topic, but I do."

Matthew says philosophy matters, as he actively applies philosophical principles like stoicism to both his personal and professional life.

Doug Cardell says religion matters: "We all have to believe in something bigger than ourselves... that's part of what keeps us from being selfish."

Avelyn says artificial intelligence matters if used properly: "If you use it as a tool and you use it properly... I think it's good."

Melissa says Artificial intelligence "absolutely matters," especially in marketing and healthcare, noting marketers were "some of the first people to leverage AI" for graphics, editing, and analytics.

Bianca says Sport matters — she's a lifelong athlete who "did hardcore gymnastics for almost thirteen years."

Heather Johnson says minimalism matters: "I have stuff and I don't wanna move it all, so I'm trying to...call it out."

Cooking matters to Joi because it's where science, culture, and love all end up on the same plate.

Allen Spence is a "coffee nerd" who drinks "a lot of coffee every day" and values fair trade, saying "it's important that you have like fair trade...for the people on the other end."

Lyndsey says celebrity gossip does not matter: "People will tell me, I'm like, I don't care. Aaron T. Beck is my celebrity crush."

Greg says Music "matters" because it "gives joy" and "soothes." His faith-based organization plays worship music in detention centers, saying it "matters to soothe the soul."

Lauren says Mental health is "so important," crediting her therapist for her recovery and urging everyone to find a good one, even if they think they don't need one.

DJ says emotional intelligence matters "more than almost anything," especially for parents and business owners: "If you can't regulate yourself, then you're flying off the handle at all times... you're always stressed out. You're never enjoying anything."

Cheese is one of Amanda's favorites.