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[Martin Eden]

10. "I will not let negative energy rule my life"

That's the advice a lifelong friend gave me. He votes Democratic, keeps up on news, serves as a poll worker at his local precinct on election day.

He cares, but does not let despair or anger impact his quality of life. He has somehow managed to build a wall between the shitstorm and his emotional well being.

We're both 67, and I am in full agreement that we need to enjoy life as best we can in the time we have left.

I have not been as successful as my friend in building an internal emotional wall. Some can, most probably can't.

Even harder to do is isolate oneself from the shitstorm going on all around us. Even if you don't spend hours on the internet, you can't help but have some awareness of the storm.

It's part of life all around us. A feeling of helplessness can certainly lead to despair. One remedy for that is to add oneself to the growing numbers of people who are standing up to protest what is being done to us and to others by our government which acts in our name.

There is strength in numbers.

But each person has their own story, their own life to deal with. Whatever path you must take to find value and meaning in the time you have left, is the best course.

Peace be unto you,
Martin