The news, of late, has been bleak, so much so that I feel we can be forgiven if we find ourselves pervaded by thoughts of despair.
Race riots. Ascendant nationalism. Market instability. Climate crises. Dismantled safeguards. Increasing inequality. And now, a spreading pandemic.
Seriously bleak.
In years past, when faced with bleak times, I have found comfort in stepping back to take in the longer view. (more…)