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Originally Posted by Vic&Judy
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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I find television mostly distorts everything, basically by omission and reporting out of context.
Only solution I have found is READ....and make sure you read "both sides of the story". The networks are not worth it if you truly want to know what is happening.
This does keep you up to date..not as easy as having some tell you what to think but certainly more fulfilling. It also, at times, will point to historical reading to add to the background.