What are you most worried about for the future?

I try not to worry about the future. There’s no point worrying about things I can’t change or affect, so I look to my own space, my own environment. How can I make my world positive, happy and uplifting?

There’s a lot of doom and gloom around these days, and many people are convinced we are living in end times. People have been predicting the end of the world since the human world began, and most religions talk about the End Times. Jesus was convinced the world was ending 2,000 years ago, yet it’s still here.

If you look at statistics about the state of humanity, they contain a lot of positive things. Poverty is down, education is rising, child mortality rate is falling, our health is improving, we are living longer, and emissions from pollution are falling. There is lots to celebrate. And so, my advice is to focus on making your own world a good, happy place, remember all the positive things we are doing as a species, and to not focus too much on all the terrible things that might happen.

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3 responses to “Make your own future”

  1. Hazel Avatar

    I love your outlook in life, Paul. I cant agree more. Focus on our own world, and spread the peace and positivity.

    1. Paul Carney Avatar

      I struggle so much with depression Hazel that I need to focus on making my world positive and uplifting. It’s work in progress but I do try.

      1. Hazel Avatar

        I have faith that you will overcome it. Positive mindset really helps. Hugs and love, Paul. Stay strong.

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