You're right about that thing, Michael: listening/reading a constant stream of negatives does affect the outlook on life of the participants. Where I disagree is to totally eliminate the news. That's a sure way to end up with tyranny with no one minding the store except the miscreants.

The real secret is to be selective. Find a source you trust, read things that APPLY TO YOU and ignore the rest. Occasionally switch sources just for a different perspective but be selective.

All this hysteria about this celebrity or that one is just needless stress about something that you can't do anything about, for example. I ignore it. Anyone wants to discuss it, they don't do it with me. I don't need the negativity, thanks. Help, if you can...if not, leave it to those who can.

Sandi Bowman