More than fifty years ago, Paul McCartney wrote and sang about his mother's advice when he was troubled. That advice seems especially pertinent today.
Overwhelmed by bad news on cable TV and deluged with disinformation online, we need to Let it Be. Far too much of our time is consumed by purveyors of fear. Unfortunately, many of us also dwell on the painful comments and actions of others (real or perceived) that have poisoned our happiness over the years.
The solution to this personal stress is to focus on what we can control: our own responsibilities and interests. Less time watching TV, surfing the web and staring at our smart phones is the primary cure but abandoning our preoccupation with past injustices is just as important.
