I think this is a developed point of view. The whole point behind your motto of tomorrow isn't promised... In a precious post we were talking about that idea of how things get out of hand and plans fall apart. The idea of improvising on the spot tends to be a saving grace. However, I don't think a complaint post would do you any harm. I understand your stance towards it.
It's just a matter of perspective. I think a positive attitude can help facing adversity, but I wouldn't like being positive all the time. It would just be a façade. I wonder if sometime as I keep going forward and doing my things, my mindset will change and get something similar to what you state.
I already did that with my friends. Whereas I used to be the Debbie Downer for them, I've changed my ways to praise and helping the get a glimpse of how good they are and how they can fix some of their problems. Of course, it isn't like what I do it's a cure for their toxic traits. Perhaps, after so much repetition, they'll start doing and feeling better on their on. And I'll keep encouraging them.
Nevertheless, I enjoy ranting about the country and the issues at hand. There's nothing more than catharsis in it. The country is lost. Yesterday, I friend was telling me about her reason to migrate and it was astonishing. What she described was taken out of Orwell's 1984, but without physical torture. She told me to enjoy and relish Venezuelan humour and other things we still have. Maybe we won't be having all that for too long. Who knows? I bet she's right. But there's nothing I can do to change that. Still, I keep my chin up and face the day with my whole range of emotions trying to be better. Even when my view isn't perfect, and nor is my future in this land.
I don't have your issues, the country-specific situations the people in your country face and in comparison my life would probably look incredibly comfortable. I remember that before I whinge and complain. Sometimes I feel a little odd about it to be honest, like when I read posts by @hlezama about having no water for four days and more. But I was born here and not there and the issues I have, the moods and attitudes, are commensurate to my situation here, the country and myself. It is that way for all of us I suppose.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that I rarely whinge about it and, only then, for that cathartic feeling I get, as you mention. I don't think there's anything wrong with it, provided action follows.
I get the feeling you're doing your best and that's all anyone can ask if themselves. I try to do the same, but sometimes the mood gets me down and I backslide. I think it's human.
Yeah, the water issue is coming back and forth. It's a like a cycle of shortages manipulated by the government. First, food; then, electricity; medicine; now, water. And there's nothing we can do about it. It's some cunning plot!
And yeah, we can only do so much until our tolerance for the situations gets torn to shreds and we need to rebuild it.
Human greed is a powerful force and something so many are unable to control. When those in power, or positions of having more power than others, defer to their greed bad things happen for those others. It's always been the way. Fortunately humans have a great ability for endurance, although it's not right that people should have to, due to the greed of others.
There is a way forward for your country, those at the top are just not going to let it happen I think.
We got to this place thanks a whole lot of bad decisions and people's resentment towards each other. These idiots in power were mostly riff-raff of society. It's not a surprise the whole idea has been to distribute misery. That's the only thing the ever knew. And of course, enriching themselves and their families has been another deal-breaker. Yes, it's all about greed and manipulation. I don't see any way forward whole this regime stays in power. Unfortunately, they are the ones with the means to do something for a change.
The French Revolution began for this very reason. It didn't go well for those in power as I'm sure you know.
Yeah, but the French Revolution led to a period of terror and bloodshed, followed by bad administrations, empires, and republics, a failed commune and lots of other things. This whole regine started from revolutionary ideas.
Well, it was just a suggestion. Another one would be to endure and accept it. Maybe both aren't good suggestions, but hoping things change and taking no action will not bring change.