The latest #news is at our fingertips, on our screens, and between the episodes of our favorite podcasts. It’s important to stay in touch with events in our community and the world, but not at the expense of our quality of life.
Some people watch the news 24/7 and feel like they are fully engaged in life. No, they aren’t. They are sacrificing their emotional energy to the talking heads of the media. It’s like sitting inside on a beautiful sunny day to watch highlights of the last hurricane on the Weather Channel. They’re missing out on the best life has to offer.
Staying engaged with the news all the time isn’t living, it’s reacting. Do we have a responsibility to keep up with events in our world? Sure, but choose an outlet, and limit the time spent taking in the narrative. For us, it’s WDRB for local news, and CNBC for national and financial news.
Oh, and one other rant, once you watch the news, don’t forget to think for yourself. Decide if what they’re reporting as truth makes sense through the filter of your personal convictions.
Just a thought.
All the best,
KK
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