On this beautiful morning it is truly depressing to read about the Russian troops gathering in the Ukraine border for 'military practice' (indicating war, they say), the non-human Australian Immigration and Citizenship Minister concentrating the powers in his hands, Poland diminishing the powers of the law in the country. Was it yesterday when I was reading about the Turkish prime minister becoming more and more dictator-like, and about the killer maniac that runs Philippines? North Korean leadership style is starting to feel normal. I won't even mention Tramp and Putine. I have read the 1984 and the Handmaid's Tale. The world is scary. Why are people voting for and doting on these 'leaders'? Why? Don't we have decent human beings to choose from?
I don't want to be depressed. I force myself to believe that common sense, decency and humanity will prevail in the world. The French election result gives me hope. The next generation gives me hope. But above all, I look outside and there is nature right there. Trees, grass, sun.
As long as there are trees, there is hope.
This is a crater from Auckland.
Copyright Kirsi Reinikka 2017
