In the last six months, many times I have asked out loud, "Is there any hope for humanity?" If I understand your perceptions correctly, I see it too. I have always seen it. However, I haven't always felt negative about it. I used to feel quite positive about what I saw in others and in myself. I am just a bit jaded right now. Life has lost some, not all, meaning and purpose. I consider myself like a piece of metal in a spiritual crucible. I will come out of the fire more refined, stronger, and valuble than before.

Lately, I too have felt alone, which is unusual. I am more than comfortable being alone. To avoid isolating, I have told myself just because I am comfortable dining alone, doesn't mean I have to. And I have applied this same attitude towards dealing with this b.s. Just because I can, doesn't mean I have to or that I should want to deal with it alone. Now, I have experienced loneliness. Whatever, it's still a positive change. It won't hurt me to be a little less self-reliant.

Good thread, Spirit. Perhaps, sometime, we could discuss the flip side of it- how we see the best of humanity in others' and in ourselves. What is the beauty you see? Do you feel connected because of it?

Take care, tude