There's quite a bit of bad news out there, but we can't let that dominate our lives. Instead we have to work for better and work against those that profit off of fear mongering, the spread of misinformation, and the will to prop up the power, pleasure, profit, privilege adn protection for only a few. We can do better. We can counter the bad news with acts for good--what will you do?
Discover the truth
Make time to see the truth beneath the misinformation, sensationalism, exaggeration and lies meant to manipulate you. There are good people out there working everyday to uplift lives--hitch your wagon to those people, not the selfish, me-first manipulators out there that only work for their own gain/fame.
Live simply
When we all commit to living simply, there will be more to go around. Find ways to share your privilege in meaningful, life-enriching ways. I believe that if we all commit to simple, good lives, we will be able to lift up living for all across the nation and world. This means we have to rethink how we utilize our resources, time, energy and focus.
Love one another
With every decision, think about what is a loving choice. To love well is not as simple as it seems, in fact it is a radical choice in today's world and one we have to work at, but to choose love as a priority will right our direction as people.
Speak up and act against injustice
There is injustice in our country and world, we must speak up against that injustice. When we act against injustices that are small, we save ourselves and our loved ones from the grave injustices we may face.
Don't be fooled
There are too many that subscribe to the trumpian doctrine of quick fixes, bad guys and magical thining. The truth is that meaningful, true problems take time to solve, and we have to rely on experts who have devoted their lives to research and understanding of disciplines like medicine, education, government, international relations, climate change and more to lead us towards life enriching solutions. To think that your neighbor or an errant politician knows more than these experts is simply stupid. Don't be fooled by manipulators, look to the experts for leadership instead.