Ask Lemmy

Because not EVERYTHING is a total dumpsterfire. The news cycle usually focuses on the negative, while I can see a lot of positive out my window.

When global news is too depressing, I find something positive on a local level. There's always something. No matter how small, and how limited in scope, there's always something bright to be found. I could give you plenty of examples, but it'd be highly anecdotal and probably not applicable to you.

But look outside: There's probably a park being opened somewhere. A volunteer group is probably making a difference somewhere. There are always someone making am effort. There's always someone being concerned with the wellbeing of others.

Look for the helpers. (Yes, I stole that from Dungeon Crawler Carl). They may not be the most visible aspect of your surroundings, but they're definitely there.

And since you asked for examples from my life:

• The rose park close to my house is getting an upgrade
• I visited my childhood home today. It was nice seeing that the ones who bought it take well care of it. Seeing the inside was refreshing and new, without being unfamiliar. My dad built that house shortly after I was born, and while it is showing its age, the loadbearing timber was sourced from our property, and overkill for what they were supposed to handle. Some regular renovations will ensure that house stands for another 43 years at least.
• The tiny town O gew up in (even though "town" is an overstatement) has gotten a major face-lift over the past few decades. Local politicians are actually doing a stellar job when it comes to funding nice things.