Yes, one more! One more what? Another horrible trauma, be it by shooting or brutality, white or black, it doesn't matter, the news just never seems to stop. Now Tyre Nichols's breaking news and the anticipated release of his assault by five black police officers in Memphis. First of all I can not imagine a mom, family or friends going through a situation like this personally. This is just a single event today, not mentioning others!
The crux of it, however, is we ALL are going through it every time we turn on the TV or electronic device. I personally turn away in horror, change the channel and shudder. And then wonder what can be done personally and collectively.
Yes, our daily lives are affected without a doubt. I recall times when comments have been made that violence on tv shows, the shoot 'em up westerns, the cop shows, the other types of programs that are too common on tv...it invades our psyche. This comment only focused on tv programs. What about national and world news?!
Consider the opposite of shows and news: maybe a personal challenge to turning to a music channel, learning tai chi or yoga, meditation or exercise. Engaging in peaceful, relaxing outlets certainly has a meaningful ripple effect in ourselves, family and community.
Wouldn't that be great? Knowing that we can go into our day in a calm way, peaceful from the inside out that can change the world, one by one would be remarkable.
Who needs to be churned up to the extent that happens with each day's news cast? We can at least change our own reaction by turning it off, turning away and taking better care of ourselves. Wonder what our world would look like if that actually happened! 
Smokey
