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For our fifth choice we have selected a post from May of this year where Lady M clearly outlines the numerous problems in today's society but concludes with wonderful advice and that is the message we want to give you... Just smile. Remember, folks, one day you'll be where we are. In a place of love and happiness but wondering why you wasted so much of that thing called 'time' being miserable while you were on the earth. Smile and be happy!
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I recently declared myself the founder member of the TOPO
club (Tired, old and pi**ed off). Then I added an ‘L’ (lazy) making it the
TOPOL club. The next milestone in my life is 70. I am in the twilight years of
my life or, as many refer to these years, the ‘waiting for God’ years. If I am
honest I would not like to be a youngster in today’s world.
I look around me and listen to the news, usually in despair,
although today there is some sunshine of happiness as the Duke and Duchess of
Sussex show the world their new born son; seventh in line to the throne and the
Queen’s eighth great-grandchild.
What do I normally see and hear? I recall the 1960’s when my
generation wanted to change the world and make it a better place. Alas, it is
far worse than it used to be. Where did it all go wrong? Brexit is a disaster,
I never thought I would be embarrassed to be British, but that day has arrived.
Knife crime is rife. It is no longer safe to walk on our streets. Homelessness
is on the increase as rents and property prices soar. Youngsters, if they are
lucky enough, stay at home because they cannot afford to move out. I left home
at the age of 18 to go to college paid for by a grant from the Government which
did not have to be repaid. Today’s youth frequently reject that option because
they do not want a student debt around their neck for the rest of their life.
Industries, once the last bastions of society, are failing
through rising costs and lacking sales. Who remembers Woolworths? That famous
High Street store? It closed its doors over a decade ago and was followed by
many others… BHS, MFI, Toys ‘R’ Us, Brantano, Poundworld, Habitat, Comet, HMV,
Staples/Office Outlet, Debenhams In fact, an online check indicates that over
470 store names have failed in the last 12 years. The problem? They usually say
it’s due to Internet marketplaces. Technology now rules our lives but does not
protect our livelihood which leads to insecurity and daily fear of job losses for
individuals. In turn, this leads to stress and high anxiety over how to pay the
bills.
Recently, two jets have fallen out of the sky due to a
malfunction with the software. Apparently, the captains were unable to override
the computers on board the new jets. So, are computers now controlling us?
Originally, man/woman or in this ‘PC’ age maybe I should say ‘human’ controlled
the computers on board and were able to fly manually in the event of computer
failure. On these two occasions that was not possible.
Have you ever been at the bank, garage, store, library or in
fact anywhere when the computers are down? What happens? Nothing apart from
chaos because everything ceases. We are brought to a halt by inanimate objects.
Am I the only person left who does not walk around with a
phone attached to my ear? It seems that in this new technological age people
are unable to do anything without a mobile/cell phone. Apparently, many are
losing sleep because they are afraid of missing an important text. Yes, I know
I’m using a computer now. I also am on social media sites and I have iPads, but
could I live without them? Yes. On holiday, I frequently do. I only log on
occasionally to flick through emails and give updates on FB for those of my
readers who wish to share my holiday experience.
Last week I wrote about us being in a third world war. This
week I am looking at another problem in our society. In the fifties there was excitement
over the new jet age as people began flying around the world. Since, those days
everything has speeded up and materialism has become an essential part of life.
Everyone seems to want the latest expensive gadget yesterday regardless of
whether they are in the financial position to afford it. Money is the commodity
by which our society functions. For most, it is acquired by work.
Alas, when work is under threat and redundancies or closures
are an every day fear; anxiety, panic and depression creep in. Survival is a problem;
despair takes over. Mental health is now a serious issue although unheard of in
my youth. Each dawn just brings another headache and something to be endured.
Is there a solution? I’ve no idea but a smile will ease the
pain, make you feel better and more able to face the dreary day ahead. Think of
each day as a holiday. Give yourself a mantra, “I’m happy”, “I’m lucky”, “I
feel great… or whatever.
Wear a smile not a frown. Smiles are infectious. Take it on
yourself to smile and make the world a better place.
Just smile! 😅😆😇😉😊😍😎
I've added a few pretty pics to help you.
Lady M
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