Hey blog readers, no matter which news source you view or read, there are more controversial stories than tales with happy circumstances or happy endings. Most of you will agree that this propels higher readership or ratings, which means greater revenue for the owners.
The dire circumstances reported seldom affect more than a minority of people in a very concrete and assessable reality. The vast majority of sensationalized news is intended to evoke an emotional response in those who consume it. Can it affect how we behave? Perhaps, but its most significant effect is how we feel about everything. Our mood?
So peace versus war, famine, politics, healthcare, and the economy probably change very little on any average day, week, month, or year. What we believe or perceive throws us into a mindset and resulting mood. This can affect our behavior in several ways: seeking a better place to live may be our desire to find a safe place, which is the most disruptive. Is there a truly "safe" place?
Life is moving at a faster pace than ever before. Think of the agrarian lifestyles of the past. Add the seemingly boundless bombardment of information and choices we face each day. A relative of mine chose to live off the grid, and all was fine until a health issue lured him to trust modern medical technology. Change and adapt.
I believe we can educate the next generation of humans to navigate this maze we have created and live better and more tranquil lives.
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