I have seen people from all walks of life come together for one common goal; to save their hospital, or to save the NHS, or to put forward a 'vote of no confidence', or to make a difference in local politics (Burnley, I am proud of you), or to help ban certain pesticides to help save the bees...
In times of trouble, of depression and negativity, it is more than ever important to find something to be positive about; a new (grand)child, puppies in a basket, a new friend, Spring finally returning to earth, a stranger helping you out in a time of need, someone asking you how you are doing and actually wanting to hear the truth (no matter how difficult it may be), or maybe you find something to smile about in the fact that people can come together in times of dire needs to stand up for what they believe...
Don't get me wrong; I don't think that thinking positive thoughts makes all the negativity disappear. I do think that it helps to breathe a little easier during difficult times... Like Kelly Clarkson said in Stronger:
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone
What doesn't kill you makes a fighter
Footsteps even lighter
Have a listen to Port Isaac's Fishermans Friends version of 'The Union of Different Kinds' or listen to 'No Hopers, Jokers & Rogues'
It won't make everything better but it might just make things more bearable... Give it a try, it will definitely not make things worse...
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