I Am So Into Living Life and Fixing the World!

Please excuse my enthusiasm.

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People are living with dread and fear — and in too many instances, paralyzing pessimism.

I see why. I understand why. And yet, I’m looking forward to this afternoon, to literally dancing in the streets. (As I write this, it is the day of the No Kings rally.) Is this self-deception? Is this insensitivity? Is this foolishness?

My attitude may seem that way to some. But I have my reasons.

Explaining Enthusiasm

In my opinion, I’ve had an easy life. But really, I’ve had great joy and moments of terrible suffering. We all have. That is the nature of the human condition.

I’ve had highs — from landing the lead in a community theatre show as a child, and lows — being in the hospital thisclose to death…twice.

I’m sure you, too, have had highs and lows. Although, if you are very young, you may not have experienced the extremes yet. But you will.

Joy Is Taking Charge. Joy Is Other People.

There is a lot about life that’s a tragedy. Some of it is natural and unavoidable — for example, the inevitability of death. Others are unnecessary but a part of everyday life due to the stupidity of our civilization. I…