Discussion about this post

User's avatar
Jeremy's avatar

The world is full of people who are either optimistic, pessimistic, or pragmatic. These comments and thoughts clearly show which way Travis and the other individual trend. I try to be outwardly pragmatic at worst and hopefully a little optimistic, even if I'm feeling pessimistic about something internally. Life is too short to burn so much energy being negative or dealing with negative people.

Expand full comment
Nanette's avatar

The world is a better place and more horrific. It can be both. Go back and read a newspaper from 100 years ago - it will contain all the same issues of today: strong political nonsense, glamorized celebrity, new technologies that are revolutionizing the world, killings, births, marriages, advancements, and devastations. People are allowed and deserve to be happy - in spite of the world's happenings. Someone is suffering somewhere at all hours of the day and you are not aware. And when you are made aware (usually due to a hyper sensitive 24/7 news cycle) it is a choice whether or not to do anything about it and whether or not to let it affect you personally. Both views are valid - and create strong debate and opinion. Having said that - It makes me happy to see you taking the time and wanting to improve the lives of others. Kudos to you!

Expand full comment
9 more comments...

No posts