As noted previously, I am not posting a lot, but it seems time. So, some posts on what I think are the issues of the day: political insanity, the impact of consumerism and neo-liberalism, and the fears (generally hidden) concerning the coming trauma to our planet.
One definition of trauma is “a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.” I often think of trauma as physical injury, yet if I reflect on one of the most common expressions of the day — post-traumatic stress disorder — the trauma is more often not the direct result of injury; rather it is the psychic impact of impending injury. I suggest that these three issues are sign-posts of the impending injury.
They are the unnamed indicators of distress. I have yet to see significant advances that will shift the issues of the day.
The article is for me a good summary of the similarities and differences amongst various presidencies. To quote the article, “The expectation of integrity has given way to a cynical acceptance of deceit. As much as anything Mueller uncovers, this is the scandal of our time.”
Consumer society no longer serves our needs (20180111)
As usual, David Suzuki presents a reasoned argument, in this case, “How can we have serious discussions about the ecological costs and limits to growth or the need to degrow economies when consumption is seen as the very reason the economy and society exist?”
How Do I Reassure My Children About the Future When the Future Is Terrifying? (20180113)
An excellent summary of the fears of a parent, reflecting my own fears for my grand-children, and the many children of this planet. I am currently working part-time in a homeless shelter, and thereby see the cost of what we have already created on our planet — the coming costs will be immensely greater.
The Human Side of Global Warming 
As always Dave, interesting comments and links. The only way to stay positive is to be actively involved in the movements that are trying to make change. Consumerism is relentless and we must be relentless too in fighting back with constant information to the public in hopes that they will eventually act themselves. We need the public numbers to rise to the critical numbers to effect real change.
I know this will happen. I am blessed to be around the young people who are working full time on change for the better. They are educated, passionate and…….relentless.
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Thanks, Valerie. Agree — it is absolutely essential to be an activist in whatever fashion is feasible for each individual, yet not getting lost in overwhelm at “not doing enough.”
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