I’m astounded at what a comfort zone drama can be. Personally, I try to minimize conditions which allow for its growth.

Politics, avoid politics. Some folks crave ongoing bad news and having vitriol for public figures. Yes, it is deserved, but there are more interesting subjects that get my panties tied into a knot. I have no presence of mind for stupid words coming from mouths of politicos who never deserved my energy or attention.

Media is also prone to drama. From both left and right, there is constant complaining about how bad things are. I choose not ingest their “news” or commentary.

Ongoing bitching seems to abound in profusion. “So and so did this”, or, “What’s His Name is such a creep,” over and over again. For God’s sake, get away from those people; stop thinking about them.

What are the motives behind this behavior?

Why have that sort of association?

I haven’t resources for ongoing bad attitudes. My clock is ticking fast; ongoing theater is not a luxury.

A question: is First World whining a fear of unfamiliar territory and not having a willingness to escape it?

Is there anything we can do to help?