Media Noise.....
I'm curious......
In my never-ending quest to feel positive and optimistic in this multi-ring circus of a world, I find militating against the sunshine is the news, both print and electronic, but mostly electronic via the TV.
Instead of the episodic reports of my youth, primarily confined to 6:00 or 10:00 pm, now we are offered round-the-clock news on the likes of CNN, Fox, MSNBC etc. and it's never good. Mideast crises, urban riots, brutal brinksmanship all over the world.....and sadness.....lots of sadness. I want to avoid it, but it's kind of like the auto accident you don't want to look at, but find you can't avoid.
How do you deal with it?? Do you strictly limit your exposure to the news? Do you avoid it completely? Do you meditate? Immerse yourself in the plethora of activities the Villages has to offer? Happy Hour?? What?
For those who are admitted news junkies, do you find a strange thrill when you hear chimes and see the words "Breaking News" on your screen? Is news always running in the background?
The approach/avoidance conflict is tormenting me.
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