Even though there is cycle of creation and destruction and renewal, wherever we may be in this cycle of life, the next step is always already in the process of been created.
We all have a choice of where we want to focus and channel our thoughts, intent and energy.
It seems that there is a majority focusing on the darker side but it also always remains true that change and renewal occurs at the same time and is driven by the few, the minority.
Even in the largest, darkest hangar, one single small candle will illuminate the whole.
That was a highly needed defense for optimism. As a half baked pessimist, though, I looked through the whole piece for some arguments to prove the optimism right. The only one I could find is "something good always arrives".
Let's dig a little deeper: First the climate issue that scares the shit out of most people. Is it real? Well, maybe it is real. After all it has been part of life since the origin of that concept. But it ain't proven! Not one single study or report has proven beyond doubt that man made CO2 emissions play any role what so ever.
So what about allowing just a grain of optimism here? Like the saying goes: "Some yell at the storms. Other build wind mills."
The path of a free society is not defined by the action or non-action of the few (the rich, the demons, the morons, the idiots, what ever names we call them).
It is defined by the action or non-action of you and me, the people.
So let's make sure we get to work and leave it to the pessimists to worry.
Read this and couldn’t help but thinkin’ aw sh*t they got me...dang that doomsday porn is so addictive. Disguised as the only “truthful news” and we’re about to be canceled at any moment. Please for the love of all things holy subscribe and share this out. You need to know the truth! Well I ‘spose I do. But there ain’t a whole lotta room left in my dome for this information I can’t do a damn thing about.
Thanks Tim:-) Really needed this! You so eloquently describe how folks are feeding the FEAR beast. We need to take back the narrative. There is so much good in the world. Everyday people prove that humanity will survive by being part of ‘The Greater Good’ and their sheer ingenuity.
I needed this, so thank you. It’s heavy out there and as someone trying to bring positive to the forefront, I was starting to feel worn down. It’s helpful to have a band of others who have faith. Keep on!
I get it and you are speaking to your demographic. It is what it is. But your topic and message for sure includes my demographic - the ageless timeless tribe that believes in the higher expression of humanity. We need to f%&*g hear it over and over again! Love your stuff, Tim.
There are a lot of people who want a collapse so that they can rebuild the nation in their likeness (think Liberia) with the Orange Dictator as their leader. Their wet dream is to "rebuild" the country so that it looks like the Wild Wild West where everybody has a gun (except for black people, of course), women become chattal again, no Social Security or Medicare, we all will be working 20 hours a day at minimum wage until we die. The corporations and morbidly wealthy will own everything and control the country from behind their gated communities.
It will look like Hungary where people like Rupert Murdoch own all the media outlets and are loyal to the Orange POS and anybody writing articles like this one will accidentally be shot in the back of the head 3 times and fall out of a 10 story building. It will be deemed a suicide, of course.
I find the whole scenario possible as long as the MAGAts and politicians like Ron Johnson, Sick Rott and stupid loudmouths like Marjorie Taylor Green, Lauren Boebert, Matt Gates, Jim Jordan and Lindsey Graham continue to have a platform. Mitch McConnell will go along with it if Trump doesn't have him knocked off first.
So, I'm happy to read your positive essay today. Oh, and I love the "Colorful language."
What P.. me off is this: creation follows where one puts their thoughts, words, energy, etc....
What inflames me: How dare "they" create something I am NOT aligned to?
I say; those few who are still believing that there is a better world in the making, that we are so much more that the news, etc.. Please do give your thoughts, intention, energy to that amazing potential we all have to create something we prefer: Good, strong, magnificent, blissful, loving, peaceful, conscious, aware, mindful, magical, REAL! Do it! Do it today! Believe it! It is coming, truly, it is.... it is.....
I love that you said this. It is totally true. And it is much more helpful to focus on our capacity to solve problems and work together than to frame problems as insurmountable.
Pessimistic morons are overtaking the internet....yep so avoid them and the places they congregate like the plague. I filter my Medium and YouTube feeds and therefore only see information I’m interested in. Will never hav twitter and have deleted FB...
Worse than the need for attention are the writers that are cynically using doom porn to get clicks and $$$
It's frustrating but I guess everyone has to eat.
Addendum
Even though there is cycle of creation and destruction and renewal, wherever we may be in this cycle of life, the next step is always already in the process of been created.
We all have a choice of where we want to focus and channel our thoughts, intent and energy.
It seems that there is a majority focusing on the darker side but it also always remains true that change and renewal occurs at the same time and is driven by the few, the minority.
Even in the largest, darkest hangar, one single small candle will illuminate the whole.
The eternal optimist
Nicely said Edua
That was a highly needed defense for optimism. As a half baked pessimist, though, I looked through the whole piece for some arguments to prove the optimism right. The only one I could find is "something good always arrives".
Let's dig a little deeper: First the climate issue that scares the shit out of most people. Is it real? Well, maybe it is real. After all it has been part of life since the origin of that concept. But it ain't proven! Not one single study or report has proven beyond doubt that man made CO2 emissions play any role what so ever.
So what about allowing just a grain of optimism here? Like the saying goes: "Some yell at the storms. Other build wind mills."
The path of a free society is not defined by the action or non-action of the few (the rich, the demons, the morons, the idiots, what ever names we call them).
It is defined by the action or non-action of you and me, the people.
So let's make sure we get to work and leave it to the pessimists to worry.
:-)
Appreciate the feedback Carsten.
Read this and couldn’t help but thinkin’ aw sh*t they got me...dang that doomsday porn is so addictive. Disguised as the only “truthful news” and we’re about to be canceled at any moment. Please for the love of all things holy subscribe and share this out. You need to know the truth! Well I ‘spose I do. But there ain’t a whole lotta room left in my dome for this information I can’t do a damn thing about.
I get addicted too Cole. That's by design.
Well said. Design, not choice. Excellent
I agree - because here I am! A fan.
Cheers Marilyn :)
As sweet William might have said:
Neither an optimist nor a pessimist be.
What always was will ever be.
Though the sun will always shine,
earth turns its back at rigid time.
Thanks Tim:-) Really needed this! You so eloquently describe how folks are feeding the FEAR beast. We need to take back the narrative. There is so much good in the world. Everyday people prove that humanity will survive by being part of ‘The Greater Good’ and their sheer ingenuity.
Spot on Janet. If we say nothing it continues. Thank you for all your support on Twitter, too.
I needed this, so thank you. It’s heavy out there and as someone trying to bring positive to the forefront, I was starting to feel worn down. It’s helpful to have a band of others who have faith. Keep on!
Have faith Ann. Social media makes everything feel worse.
Interesting how perspective influences our thought process.
Sure is
Love the humor- and the message. But will you be sharing baby pics because I’m super hoping we get to see to cuteness when she arrives !
Ava I'll try not to post my daughter everywhere. But it's gonna be hard not to. Daddy is already in love with her so much.
I get it and you are speaking to your demographic. It is what it is. But your topic and message for sure includes my demographic - the ageless timeless tribe that believes in the higher expression of humanity. We need to f%&*g hear it over and over again! Love your stuff, Tim.
My demographic isn't limited by age Marilyn. At least that's what I'd like.
There are a lot of people who want a collapse so that they can rebuild the nation in their likeness (think Liberia) with the Orange Dictator as their leader. Their wet dream is to "rebuild" the country so that it looks like the Wild Wild West where everybody has a gun (except for black people, of course), women become chattal again, no Social Security or Medicare, we all will be working 20 hours a day at minimum wage until we die. The corporations and morbidly wealthy will own everything and control the country from behind their gated communities.
It will look like Hungary where people like Rupert Murdoch own all the media outlets and are loyal to the Orange POS and anybody writing articles like this one will accidentally be shot in the back of the head 3 times and fall out of a 10 story building. It will be deemed a suicide, of course.
I find the whole scenario possible as long as the MAGAts and politicians like Ron Johnson, Sick Rott and stupid loudmouths like Marjorie Taylor Green, Lauren Boebert, Matt Gates, Jim Jordan and Lindsey Graham continue to have a platform. Mitch McConnell will go along with it if Trump doesn't have him knocked off first.
So, I'm happy to read your positive essay today. Oh, and I love the "Colorful language."
I don't think a collapse is a good idea Danna. People die when there's a collapse in rebuild.
A lot of people. But the crazies don't care, which makes this all terrifying.
Totally agree Tim! Quite over doomsday sayers !
What P.. me off is this: creation follows where one puts their thoughts, words, energy, etc....
What inflames me: How dare "they" create something I am NOT aligned to?
I say; those few who are still believing that there is a better world in the making, that we are so much more that the news, etc.. Please do give your thoughts, intention, energy to that amazing potential we all have to create something we prefer: Good, strong, magnificent, blissful, loving, peaceful, conscious, aware, mindful, magical, REAL! Do it! Do it today! Believe it! It is coming, truly, it is.... it is.....
Well said Tim! A bit colourful in the language department for me - but I dig it!! It's a message we need to keep repeating in all languages.:)
I'll make sure next week is less colourful Marilyn. It is "Unfiltered" after all though :)
I love that you said this. It is totally true. And it is much more helpful to focus on our capacity to solve problems and work together than to frame problems as insurmountable.
Pessimistic morons are overtaking the internet....yep so avoid them and the places they congregate like the plague. I filter my Medium and YouTube feeds and therefore only see information I’m interested in. Will never hav twitter and have deleted FB...
Curate your content diet for sure Mark.