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Will You Live Today?
There is a difference between living and existing — and it matters.
When you look at the outside world — all the stuff going on beyond your direct control — things are nuts. The Presidential election in the US has begun its primaries, and that tends to bring out the worst in people. The UK has left the EU and the consequences of that action are yet to be seen. A nasty virus that could become the next pandemic is doing untold damage in China.
This is some messed-up stuff going on. Unless you are living under a rock or otherwise choosing to disconnect you can’t avoid it. It’s there, it’s depressing, frustrating, upsetting, and generally mind-boggling.
For many, it causes a feeling of hopelessness. What’s the point? Those uncaring asses are going to destroy the planet for profit, rob the elderly of their retirement monies, and steal who-knows-what from the children of today.
Yes, these are matters you cannot just ignore. However, you still need to live your own life.
To be or not to be
It is entirely possible to go about your day with whatever pattern that entails. Get up, go to work, go home, chill in front of the TV, then go to bed. Rinse and repeat tomorrow. In the face of choosing to just go with it versus coping with the awfulness, it can feel like the automatic is…
