These Times

Participated in a recent conference where the speaker was talking about both sides of the “hope” issue. Hope and also hopelessness. And how with social media influences, overall negativity/pessimism and so forth, that the latter is winning in certain circles. One thing that really struck with me — and it reminds of the adage “you bring your own weather — and that is the commentary you often here on “during these times.” The speaker basically said, enough already, you are these times. Your actions, decisions, responses, activities, etc. Own your own actions and control the controllables. Leave at rest and hold a bay, those matters that you do not control.