Most of us don’t take our
annoyances on family, friends or colleagues. We spare them. To compensate, we
become mistrustful of the world. We construct a virtual world in which
everything interpreted negatively, inflating fears about crime and murders,
even when there is little (actually reported crime rates are dropping
worldwide, check this fact). Over the past 20 years in opinion polls,
unemployment is always rising even when it’s falling, and consumer purchasing
power is always decreasing even when it’s increasing.
The exaggeration of risks
and suffering is a collective phenomenon, and can affect us individually. Struggling
to make ends meet? Start by not exaggerating the suffering. Consider also what’s
going well, what you’ve achieved. Instead of complaining, look around you for
people who have had similar problems and may be able to help you.
If something is wrong at
home or work, it’s your responsibility
(or you’re capable of responding differently). You are the principal solution. I’m trying to make you guilty, I want
you to be responsible.
Lord, Give
Us Today Our Daily Idea(s)
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