Those of us of a certain age had WWII vets, men and women, as mentors and role models. They had truly known hard times. On refecting, I've never known hard times. Sure, difficult and uncertain, but not like now. Deliberate shortages of materials, goods and products. The deliberate acts of violence being uncontained and allowed to grow freely. The rise of social media to destroy morality and to spread disunity. The treatment of older ideals and morals being openly mocked and ridiculed: family, work, faith, charity, community. This can be hard to cope with on a day to day basis, it does get demoralizing. I think you have to build your own foundation as a man or woman, and then actively seek like minded people. Eschew drugs, practice moderation. Avoid those who bring you down, have only negative energy, and mock your efforts. In times of peace, prepare for war.
Those of us of a certain age had WWII vets, men and women, as mentors and role models. They had truly known hard times. On refecting, I've never known hard times. Sure, difficult and uncertain, but not like now. Deliberate shortages of materials, goods and products. The deliberate acts of violence being uncontained and allowed to grow freely. The rise of social media to destroy morality and to spread disunity. The treatment of older ideals and morals being openly mocked and ridiculed: family, work, faith, charity, community. This can be hard to cope with on a day to day basis, it does get demoralizing. I think you have to build your own foundation as a man or woman, and then actively seek like minded people. Eschew drugs, practice moderation. Avoid those who bring you down, have only negative energy, and mock your efforts. In times of peace, prepare for war.
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