A few months ago, I realized that between the news (wars,
crimes, the latest pathogens and some petty pointless bit—ing about others), and
the sort of movies and TV shows I was watching, which were mostly about dysfunction (wars, crime stories, pandemics and plenty bi---ing), it was taking a negative toll
on my psyche.
Sure, it was compelling, and it is an aspect
of the human story. But I needed some medicine to balance this out.
And so, I have been making the effort to pay attention to
basically good people doing or trying to do good things. Flawed people, (is
there any other kind?) but decent and with a conscience that is alive and
serves to guide.
I like THIS IS US (now all seasons streaming on
Netflix) and novels like ASK AGAIN, YES by Mary Beth Keane. If you have recommendations
for some such, I am as wide open as ever.
Let the light of humanity pour in~
©Art by Shelagh Duffett
