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Originally Posted by SimmoW
Good to see you so content and happy Alex, you've had a tough couple of yrs. But yes, its so easy to be negative, I often catch myself doing that, as I am a news junkie and have a generally bad outlook on the future of our race.
I fix those fleeting bad thoughts with our own 80 acre farm, I discuss the latest issues with our sheep and dogs, often getting more sensible responses from them than I hear in the nearest town that is 20mins drive away. And yeah, I get a genuine rush from seeing a new bird species, wildflower or watching our pasture improve by the week.
As most of us know too, a quick look outside on a clear and dark night also brings wonder and a sense of calm.
Being acutely aware of world events and the climate calamity that faces us, I NEVER complain that I've had a bad day. There is always someone far worse off than you.
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Thank you for you kind thought and input Simmon.
I would not worry for one single second re the future of "our race" even if you only mean in general the human race as the race fear ( irrespective of your specific intended meaning..race or human race as what I suggest applies to both) is generated and strongly promoted by those negative propaganda machines intent on creating control by stirring up fear and, as will follow, anger, rendering their followers incapable of rational thought and open to manipulation and enlistment in an army to fight the imaginary "us and them" wars...as I tell my mate who calls me wringing his hands in anguish " look around you and tell me what you actually see"...
That race fear is greater than all others in the US and the promoters do it to death as it is easy to create support groups when you control them with fear and anger as they will no longer think rationally and become your puppets. It is an age old political strategy and you will feel better when you recognise it as such...seek out presenters who support your dreams and offer hope rather than promote fear and anger.
Funny I do not feel as I have it tuff really...I have had the best care and support one could wish for and the realisation that death may take me prompted a spending spree that saw me get all the toys I ever wanted...what is not to like
You sound as if you are on the right track but you would do well to spend more time with your animals and stop wasting any time at all listening to "the news"...if something really significant happens somehow you will find out...in fact avoid anything that has you becoming fearful as it steals your valuable time...
Sorry to rattle on but it really seems the main thing to get under control is the irresponsible fear mongering that passes for news these days...just think how this constant flow of swill demotivates our young folk...sure the world has issues that are a concern but we are the smartest creatures so far capable of whatever it is we wish to achieve and I take great hope in that.
alex