My faith in the resolution of our nation's troubles is like my faith in my own redemption

[bigtree]

In my life (as in most of life) it seems as if most of what comprises my personal world is degrading in some form or fashion. Still, I find the will to believe that my life can change for the better. Against all visible evidence to the contrary; against reason and the landscape and environment in front of me, I make myself hope and believe in a better tomorrow. It's really the only way I can muster my full energy to face down the challenges of my day (week, year . . .).

I take the same approach to politics and our national and foreign affairs. I have to hope and believe in a better tomorrow, in order to put my full energy in working to help make all of that happen. I'd be lying if I said I haven't been losing some of that optimistic drive as I grow older and contemplate my unsolved ills degraded by time.

I'm still keeping my optimism though, and, I'm still looking for signs of change and for things which sustain my hope. It's a bit delusional, but, sometimes I see a ray of light or two managing to shine through the gloom. I'm still searching.


Yes, I'm still searching
For a way we all can learn
To build a world
Where we all can share
The work the fun
The food the space
The joy the pain
And no one ever
Ever need or want to seek
To be a millionaire

- Pete Segger, 'And I'm Still Searching'

[RKP5637]

1. I found this easier to do in the 60's/70's, but I'm still trying to be optimistic along

with being a realist. Great post!!!

[T Wolf]

2. Many (most?) things are easier when you're 20 than when you're 60. Just too true. nt

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3. I think every generation's faith gets challenged over time

We sure did believe we would have achieved many of our revolutionary dreams and aspirations by now. I think we got sidelined by waves of cynicism. Add in a predictable dose of self-interest and the momentum toward our utopia slowed in time with complacency and rationalizations for removing carefully constructed protections for our advancements and progress toward our goals. We can't really predict the future by dwelling our own past failures, though. So many variables . . . got to keep on truckin'.

[RKP5637]

4. Thanks for your reply. "We can't really predict the future by dwelling

our own past failures, though. So many variables . . . got to keep on truckin' ."

I tend to do that, you uplifted me. Thanks!!!

[bigtree]

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