There is a lot of ugliness, fear and worry going on in our country (USA) right now.

[Thankfulforhelp22]

Much of it is out of my control. What I do control is how I treat and interact with people.

I have become more determined and focused on being kind, considerate, generous and loving toward family, friends, acquaintances and even random folks I encounter while walking, shopping etc.

I can try to be a blessing.

I truly sense there are lots of others who are feeling the same as they reject the current climate.

[hypercat54]

That's the best way. We can't really do anything about the wider issues so just concentrate on making our own tiny corner of the world better.

if we all did that the world would be a much nicer place.

[sunrays335]

Same here. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one and that I am not alone in feeling this way. We're all in this together. Side note-love the username!!

[Rufus07]

I’m not mean towards friends and family, but I seem to be nicer to strangers say at the grocery. How screwed up is this?

[Thankfulforhelp22 in reply to Rufus07]

I think this is pretty normal actually.

No worries, you are ok.

[Rufus07 in reply to Thankfulforhelp22]

Thank you

[summervale789 in reply to Rufus07]

It's not. It's because there's no emotional baggage with strangers. Same with me.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Rufus07]

Exactly what summervale said. It's hard to trust someone who has hurt you repeatedly. Me too. Strangers haven't done a number on me.

[summervale789 in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Thank you.

[punkster]

What a wonderful thing to do! I, too, am very disappointed by the climate in our country. I am going to make a resolution to do what you're doing.

[Thankfulforhelp22 in reply to punkster]

I’m glad to have company in this effort. Have a wonderful day with unexpected blessings 😀

[Quantumconscious]

Yes, I share your concern and fear about what seems to be happening. I sense the chilling effect of dealing with some of those folks as I would rather stay quiet and anonymous than stand out and have them attacking me either virtually online or in person. I never thought I would live to see some of the things happening in this country. I think some of those folks are already beginning to realize that some of the things they hoped for will not be happening.