Eye of the Hurricane - Use it Wisely

Nice to enjoy a semi-light news week where most of the action was conjured outrage on social media with a few intermittent stories of interest popping through the Sound and Fury Fog.

As summer officially kicks off, most people are eager to get to the beach/bbq scene and hopefully put their Algorithm Programming and Outrage Machines (phones) down for a minute and enjoy the ‘real world’.

It's vital to remember that the reality presented through our screens is just a fraction of the broader narrative. What we see on our phones, while impactful, does not encapsulate the entire story.

It's all too easy to be absorbed by the narratives of imminent financial doom, ideological wars, and /Jihadist/Marxist/Race War social clashes the big tech overlords and clickbait media bombard us with daily, but if you put the phone down and walk outside or board a plane somewhere new you might be surprised to find that all types of people get along fairly well in real life and aren’t living or dying on the minute to minute outrage of the day.

I find encouragement in stories from friends who are escaping the chaos this month by going fishing with their fathers, hiking upstate, or simply enjoying a quiet moment on a porch. These snippets of normalcy serve as a refreshing counter to the disaster-laden monotony peddled by TV pundits and anti-social media.

However, this isn't to say that we aren't facing significant challenges. The battles ahead are real and demanding, but it's crucial to remember the reasons behind our struggles and the values we're fighting to preserve.

This summer, make a conscious effort to reconnect with family and friends. Plan that trip, attend that barbecue, and use your phone to catch up with an old friend instead of doomscrolling. Despite the tranquility we might currently experience, remember, we are still in the eye of the storm, and the situation could escalate. Embrace these moments of peace and human connection, fortifying yourself for the times ahead.

We’re still in the eye of the hurricane. Things will get crazier.

Here are the stories that grabbed my attention this week including the new Texas Stock Exchange, more fallout from the Trump conviction, the dramatic hostage rescue and the 9th Circuit weighs in on the mandates. 👇

Plus the best darn tweets and memes of the week.

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