If you watch the news or read the newspaper, it doesn’t seem like the world is getting better at all. But no matter how good it gets, the media will never serve up good news because they will lose all their customers since we are programmed to pay attention to threats.
Nevertheless, life on earth for humans is better than it has ever been. For example, in 1970, 28% of the world’s population was under-nourished. Today, even though there are many more people, only 11% are hungry and it’s going down each year.
In 1950, 28% of children aged 5-14 worked full time under bad conditions. Today only 10% do.
In 1800, 44% of children died before their 5th birthday. Today that number is down to 4%.
I remember there was a lot of talk about the “hole in the ozone layer.” In 1970, 1,683,000 tons of ozone-depleting substances were used. Today it’s down to 22,000 tons. That is a huge difference.
While there are more people, we have found many ways to deal with our problems. That’s what people do.
I have to believe every day is better. It keeps the focus. The worry, the negativity is a weight to be shed.
It’s a wonderful world out there!
As you have said, with so many more people than ever in our history, there is so much good.However bad news & tragic events are what drives the “Fake News Machine”.Yes we are all Blessed . It is a wonderful world!!
It’s all about perspective! Thanks this was a great message.
Great way to start a Monday! Thank you so much for this powerful message!
I’m going to pay close attention to this series of posts!
I am excited about this series. Love it.