Who were those of Maldek?

[Diana]

In reply to Diana and anyone else who cares. . .
Why am I optimistic?
I am an older guy.
My wife and I have walked on the surface of every U.S. state, most of the provinces of Canada, and some 20 other countries.
I have experienced many other people.  My experiences tell me that “good” actions outweigh “bad” perhaps ten to one.
So why does it seem that there is so much “yuck?”
I think it is because those who are service-to-self oriented tend to strive for positions of power so that they can better use their power to serve themselves, and as a result often find themselves in the upper society positions.  So they are in the news.  The news media thinks “yuck” sells, so they focus more on “yuck” in their reporting.

Yes, I am optimistic about where Earth is headed and its people.  Don’t give up!  Live your life as a contribution toward the positive.

I have traveled a lot as well. And I agree that most people have good hearts at the core. 

[edit] I misunderstood your comment about STS individuals being in the news. Yes, that is true. They, and negative dramas, would get the press. So the perception of what the average person is really like is skewed.

Since you are older you may remember the Viet Nam war and the song "Wooden Ships" by Crosby, Stills, and Nash. The words to that song speak of the brotherhood between soldiers on both sides. Where has the general consciousness gone since then? Perhaps I am totally wrong, but the popular songs I was aware of after 911 were all about "supporting the troops," not about the bigger picture of brotherhood.

I don't mean to be negative. There is just so much suffering here, and I don't see it lessening in general. But I am open to hearing different views of the world. Mine certainly is limited to my life and what I perceive.