[onlooker]

I am just curious about how everyone is coping emotionally with the state of the world and what seems are the dire and dismal prospects for the future? I have been curious about this for some time. I myself have an attitude derived I guess from having already lived 53 years. It is a calm acceptance , a peace if you will. It is derived from not fearing much of anything and also an acceptance of whatever life brings including the possibility of untimely death. I myself do not have children though I know others do. So this question is especially pertinent to the parents on this site. Emotional coping what is your strategy?

[Newfie]

I don't cope with it well.

I think coping is what TPTB tell you you should do.

Ever read Catch 22?

[Cog]

Most doom ever discussed on the internet simply doesn't happen and won't happen, at least in the short-term. Doomer predictions are notoriously in error. Immersing yourself in the doomer's world does you no good since you can't do anything about it anyway. Turn off you PC and quit thinking about it if it bothers you. Go out and take your dog for a walk. You will feel better and so will your dog.

In fact, be more like a dog. A dog doesn't spend his time brooding about the future. He is happy just to chow down on another meal and play catch with a ball. Be the dog for a while.

[Plantagenet]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('onlooker', 'I') am just curious about how everyone is coping emotionally with the state of the world and what seems are the dire and dismal prospects for the future? I have been curious about this for some time. I myself have an attitude derived I guess from having already lived 53 years. It is a calm acceptance , a peace if you will. It is derived from not fearing much of anything and also an acceptance of whatever life brings including the possibility of untimely death.

[Cid_Yama]

When you quote something like the Desiderata, you should note what it is and where it came from.

Most Republicans think it's something from the '60's, so hate it as hippie stuff, but it was actually written in 1927.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desiderata

[Plantagenet]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Cid_Yama', 'W')hen you quote something like the Disiderata, you should note what it is and where it came from.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desiderata

[PrestonSturges]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'Y')ou are a fluke
Of the universe.
You have no right to be here.....
Deteriorata! Deteriorata!

Go placidly
Amid the noise and waste.
And remember what comfort there may be
In owning a piece thereof.
Avoid quiet and passive persons
Unless you are in need of sleep.
Ro-tate your tires.

Speak glowingly of those greater than yourself
And heed well their advice,
Even though they be turkeys.
Know what to kiss.....and when!

Consider that two wrongs never make a right
But that THREE.........do.
Wherever possible, put people on hold.
Be comforted that in the face of all aridity and disillusionment
And despite the changing fortunes of time,
There is always a big future in computer maintenance.

You are a fluke
Of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
And whether you can hear it or not
The universe is laughing behind your back.
Remember the Pueblo.
Strive at all times to bend, fold, spindle and mu-ti-late.
Know yourself.
If you need help, call the FBI.
Exercise caution in your daily affairs,
Especially with those persons closest to you.
That lemon on your left, for instance.
Be assured that a walk through the ocean of most souls
Would scarcely get your feet wet.
Fall not in love therefore;
It will stick to your face.
Gracefully surrender the things of youth:
The birds, clean air, tuna, Taiwan
And let not the sands of time
Get in your lunch.
Hire people with hooks.
For a good time call 606-4311;
Ask for "Ken."
Take heart amid the deepening gloom
That your dog is finally getting enough cheese.
And reflect that whatever misfortune may be your lot
It could only be worse in Milwaukee.

You are a fluke
Of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
And whether you can hear it or not
The universe is laughing behind your back.
Therefore, make peace with your god
Whatever you conceive him to be---
Hairy thunderer, or cosmic muffin.
With all its hopes, dreams, promises and urban renewal
The world continues to deteriorate.
GIVE UP!

You are a fluke
Of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
And whether you can hear it or not
The universe is laughing behind your back.
Performed by National Lampoon on "National Lampoon Radio Dinner," a 1972 recording by Blue Thumb Records. Lyrics by Tony Hendra.

[Keith_McClary]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Cog', 'M')ost doom ever discussed on the internet simply doesn't happen and won't happen, at least in the short-term. Doomer predictions are notoriously in error. Immersing yourself in the doomer's world does you no good since you can't do anything about it anyway. Turn off you PC and quit thinking about it if it bothers you. Go out and take your dog for a walk. You will feel better and so will your dog.

In fact, be more like a dog. A dog doesn't spend his time brooding about the future. He is happy just to chow down on another meal and play catch with a ball. Be the dog for a while.

[Cog]

I am coping with things just fine.