Yes, there are innumerable reasons to feel worse
And I’m not just talking about what’s going on in the world
Some of those reasons could be personal for many of us
How the loss of loved ones and friends can nearly kill
But its only if you give in to hurt or anger that it will
There are many reasons to feel better now, too
It’s a question of what we choose to do
We can take everything personally –
And in whatever grieving we’re going through, maybe that’s good –
But if we get past that, look outward and upward
Then think about what we can do personally
To help adjust the energy of this world globally
Which we can control
If we choose to do so:
Be courteous
Be patient
Be loving
Be helpful
Be compassionate
And above all be kind
If each of us practices these to the best of our ability –
We’re not saints, after all, so sometimes this might tax our interpersonal skill agility –
But if we all give these actions our best intention and effort
The world, overall, will be a better place
Despite personal and global reasons we may feel worse
Lanning Lee 