In times of egregious stupidity and overwhelming selfishness in our politics, ordinary people look forward to the simple things, The touch of a child's hand, a gentle handshake from a friend, a soft kiss from a wouldbe lover.
The elements of life that mean something really connect with us and "mean everything" when we are beset from without by our own government, our own guilty politics, our own selfish capitalist system. Normal things of family and relationship and friendship float away on a tide of anger and regression -- but only if we let them.
Hold on to the precious blocks of building life -- love, respect, rapture. And pleasure, joy, and enthusiasm. All the very important aspects of life still exist -- but only if we let them. Nurture the images of magnificence within you. Cherish the memories of past victories and future engagements.
Learn a 'new friend.' What are they like? Who are they, really? What gives them pleasure? What makes them happy? Do you know? Can you try?
Remake yourself every day. Make your own thoughts lift you up, above the morass of the ordinary. Above the meaningless twitter of birds with no brains. We have a new crop of "hollow men" today. Don't let them contain you -- or repress you -- or distract you. You are your own joy...to be shared with others.
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