The emotional life when thinking of politics

I hate to watch national news...it's edited by corporations that own it, and they are partial to (i.e. give contributions and thus own) the powers that are "running our country."  I know that phrase is questionable, but their lack of action regarding gun control, for example, is a way of running the country.  Politics has always been dirty business.

Another !!! school shooting, May 7, 2019  Do you know how many children were killed or injured? Do you know how many children were traumatized? And their parents? This can not become a norm.

So for my sanity, I occasionally skip watching the news, and listen to a local PBS radio broadcast.  It includes more of what I'm interested in. Unfortunately, all those chilldren and their lives being impacted by those guns are still reported. I have 4 grandchildren still attending public schools.  My adult son works in one every day (in Colorado no less.)

I discovered a direct correlation between world events, political maneuverings, and my ability to sleep well.  Have you noticed that in your life?

"Look at this agonized little face, and feel his pain. He will never forget today. He survived a school shooting today in Colorado. The NRA, and it’s bought and paid for politicians own this." as posted on May 7, 2019 on Facebook.

So waking from a troubled sleep used to be a time I'd ponder what I'd eaten late in the evening, as Scrooge thought of a partially cooked potato as the source of his ghost visitations. Now I'm more inclined to consider the emotions that are piled upon my head.

I'm about to start a new practice to sooth my anger.  I'll listen to soothing music (streamed classical on the computer into some little adequate speakers) and do a bit of inspirational reading after completing the various end-of-day tasks.  I'll let you know if I sleep better.  That, and I may try a glass of milk.