Sometimes the world seems too chaotic and unbearable.

The constant bombardment of how awful the world is and how much worse it’s getting, combined with the dire situation many of us find ourselves in, only exasperates the idea that humanity is at its end.

And maybe it is—who knows?

We’ve only been around for a few hundred thousand years (best estimate) and the way we treat each other makes it seem like that’s long enough. Besides, the universe has no regard for our posturing or grandiose sense of self-importance.

All we can do is the best we can and leave with as much peace in our hearts as we can find.

Go for a walk along a trail.

Sit on a balcony or porch and just relax.

Throw rocks in the water.

Take the time to consider the trail beneath you will change, the air you’re breathing is the same as the monarchs of antiquity and the water you’re throwing rocks in once gave sustenance to the dinosaurs.

Let nothing interrupt your moment while you pause.