What actually matters right now?

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

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."

Amanda says creativity matters "a hundred percent" because "you need creativity for solutions to get out of problems, for ways to come up with collaborations... to make the best of your gifts."

Matthew says journaling matters, wishing he did it more: "I have unlocked a lot of self realizations about myself through journaling over the years."

Amy says interpersonal relationship matters: "relationships help you figure out who you are... they're important for building your own self-awareness... relationships keep us human... help you explore and grow as a person."

"Sushi doesn't matter. I can't cope with the texture of rice."

Cornell University was where I started to really become much more aware… where I feel like I’m okay, I can thrive.

Allen Spence says financial regulation "matters a lot" because "transparency is what a lot of people want in the financial markets" and everyone deserves "a fair shake."

Andrea values sport for teaching "team sportsmanship," "how to make friends," and "you better learn how to get along."

Scott says golf matters: "I just love the psychology of it and I just love the game... It's a connection to my dad too 'cause he taught me."

DJ sees chess as a metaphor for life: "Life is one big game to be played, and if you've ever played chess with someone who plays checkers, they're really easy to run around."

Marco says real estate investing always matters: "You can revitalize dead communities...build legacy and long-term success...I love the fact to see people making money if they know how to invest correctly."

Barton says dog "absolutely matters... the world needs more dogs... as long as they're treated well."

Renas Raza says pets matter: "They make you feel so good and they're adorable and you just wanna save them all."

Heather Johnson says cats matter: "Dogs and cats matter. I have sucker tattooed on my forehead apparently...I gotta feed 'em again."

Brian says fatherhood "matters so much. It's the hardest job and the greatest job in the world." He believes fathers being there has "such a positive influence on people growing up and becoming healthy adults."

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

Alex Ranahan has "big love for the United States... we are all interlinked and paying attention can enlighten us or help us not repeat the mistakes of the past."

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."

Matthew says Peloton matters a lot: "Physical health, taking care of your body is so important...It's not vanity, it's functional health, it's wellness, it's being able to play with my kids."

"Superheroes as we see 'em out in the movies and stuff, they don't matter." Scott only values superheroes as metaphors for inner strength.

Doug Cardell says mind matters: "Absolutely matters."

Marco says artificial intelligence matters: "I don't want technology to totally replace who we are...but as a society we need to embrace technology...to make us better."

Matthew says higher education matters, reflecting his role as an adjunct professor and his belief in lifelong learning.