Is 2012 the Year of the Dragon? Or is it the Year of the Magnificent Solar Flare syndrome. I have even been told it is the Year of Enlightenment, and for those who fear most, 2012 has been labeled the Year the World Ends. Maybe it is time most Americans develop selective hearing. As a man, my wife often reminds me that it seems to be inherent with man’s design, a flaw of nature. But, then again, maybe it is not such a bad thing. Are we not yet tired of the news media spewing negative information? There are good and positive things about life, but are the masses really interested. It makes sense to me now why so many people have cell phones growing to their ears, ear buds that cost up to $200 and tablets playing movies and videos. Sad as it may seem, these actions can only be categorized as a built in defense mechanism for the human population.
Religion is built around faith and hope. We attend school and college in hopes of a bright and successful future. Marriage, children, jobs, wealth, happiness, and good health are driving forces in many of our lives. Poor press, nasty gossip, and negative reporting ebbs away at these forces and if you let it, adds doubt in your life. To be clear, it is possible to keep current with important events local and beyond. I want to add that sometimes the important events are right in our homes, or jobs. Unless you are a speculator for oil prices or the like and ooze happiness every time there is a rift or foreign war, then what propaganda is released via media outlets, should be taken lightly. Frustrations you have about high oil prices etc. should be handled at the polls when you vote. Maybe it’s easier said than done, but practice leads to a happier life.
We the People are smart. We are resourceful, and can be team players. Solutions can be found, and corrections can be made. When I am out and about, I am amazed at the discontent and unhappiness I see. Even if I am home for the day, sometimes I can see it in my own mirror. 2012 may not be the Year of Enlightenment for me. I know I am never going to be a Dragon, and I know I get sunburn during the summer. But I refuse to believe this will be my last year on Earth. And if for some reason I am wrong about that, I intend to make it a happy and enjoyable year, and not allow myself to be consumed by over dramatized events spewed in the papers, magazine and television. Until the weather warms up, maybe I’ll invest in a tanning membership, just to start the year off shining and warm and to keep the doom and gloom at bay.