Well, it looks like swine flu could officially be declared a global problem. Cases are showing up all around the world at accelerating rates. People are dying. What should we do?
The same thing we’ve always been doing: live our lives. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: keep a level head through all of this. Even if it’s declared a pandemic, it’s still unlikely to be a major problem for you. Yes, it will probably affect you in some way, but no, it probably won’t be all that major a factor to you or anyone you know.
The economy has slowed. Drastically. If you listen to the news, you know you’re supposed to be in the worst conditions that have existed anywhere in your lifetime. But is it really affecting you? For most people, there are changes, granted, but for most people, life is going on basically as normal. Things have changed, but things are not radically worse.
Yes, yes, for some people things are worse. Really worse. Some people are losing their homes, their jobs, their retirement. But most people aren’t.
News businesses are good at finding and reporting the most extreme cases and making it sound like they are representative of the situation at large. But those situations are not representative. At best they are demonstrative of potential outcomes. Warning flags, if you will.
Yes, there are problems out there. Focus on them and you’ll experience anxiety and fear. But choose instead to focus on the good things you have, the life you’re leading, and the beauty around you, and you will experience a beautiful life.
Mother Theresa was surround by suffering and pain. Did she let that stop her from being filled with love and joy and experiencing beauty?
See the world not through the eyes of the news. See the world through your own eyes. Free yourself from being told what to think about what’s going on around you and you’ll find the opportunity for happiness.
In abundance.
In the news
- I believe they should put more effort into getting and staying in shape, and less in fighting the rules: Ohio state troopers fight weight limit rule
- Return of an old problem: Two Ways to Tackle Tuberculosis
- Another attempt to convey an important message: Graphic video aims to stem teen pregnancies
Quote for the week
There are few nudities so objectionable as the naked truth. – Agnes Repplier
Healthy thoughts,
Jeff
