I often notice that people believe that things are worse, not better, than they used to be, which is the subject of this piece in the New York Times:
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Now I better include this excerpt from that article by Dr. Adam Mastroianni, an experimental psychologist:
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Are things worse or better in my other images for today?
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I have to say that things are worse in the world rainforests because of certain stupid guys doing their thing, and we better do something about that soon.
Here’s what I find on YouTube when I search for “are things worse or better?”
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Thanks to all who make my world better, including YOU!
we do have a habit of doing that, going to the worst case senario!
We do, for better or worse!
Some days are better than others Ann, and I think that’s how it’s usually gone all these years in my life. The blueprint is out there for humankind to improve, belief and action can be so-so.
Thanks for making my day better, my friend.
I loved how relaxed and happy all of you looked in those family photos, Ann.
How on earth was that seagull in the waterfall sitting there so confidently?!
That seagull knows better than I do and thanks for this lovely comment, Maureen.
Things are much better for me today because I just heard from my favorite niece that her son is looking at the University of Wisconsin, so they will be in Madison in August (they live in the U.K.) She also tells me that her mother, my only sister, will be in Chicago in December (she lives in Turkey). As for the polls saying that people think the country is going in the wrong direction, I choose to think that they mean it is in danger of sliding backwards. I could, as always, be wrong.
I’m very glad that things are better for you, Barbara.
it’s all about state of mind and perception. and for things that are actually worse, we can always take a small step to help
You always make things better, beth.
I was talking to some friends about how literary anthologies mostly used to focus on white male authors, but there’s more respect for women and diverse voices now. There’s been some pushback against that but it’s definitely gotten better.
I agree with you, my friend.
I think it always pays to be critical about things, even if it starts to sound pessimist and negative. I don’t usually pay attention to Centrist thinkers and prefer the always critical ones, such as Harley and Joan.
And Harley and Joan are wildlife heroes too. It pays to be attentive to wildlife; it’s a universe, in a whisper; it’s a silent forecaster waiting to be heard.
Harley, Joan, and I appreciate your thoughts, Maria.