What else is constant amongst us all is that we all have the ability to choose how we act and approach those moments
So very true. I have this same conversation with my boys all the time (too often) (and yes, nearly all of my life lessons involve my children): "You cannot always choose what happens around you, but you can always choose how you respond." This becomes particularly true with my middle son having had suicidal thoughts last year (and all the knives are still hidden).
I typically won't watch the news, either; it's full of fear-mongering. I feel if there's something I need to know it'll come up organically during interaction with other people. If not, then I don't even know I'm missing it, and my beer tastes that much better without the stress. 😁
I'm sorry about your son. That's a bad and complicated situation. Also, quite common it seems these days. I hope it works out.
The news thing. You're right, I find out things from people I talk with, most of which doesn't affect or influence me, so why watch the news? Landslide in China? I wasn't there. Horrific car crash in Queensland? I wasn't there. I think you understand. I'd rather seek my information and selectively take it in.
Thanks for your comment.