Friends, it's important we all take a step back from the daily chaos and the way the daily headlines make us feel hopeless. We need some context.
How can we possibly get out of this mess? -- I believe these two (relatively) short readings will be worth your time and may give you a new perspective.
Admitting The Truth
https://medium.com/@steveloudermilk/admitting-the-truth-4b9ef3d1588f
We Need to Talk About Soft Secession
https://medium.com/@carmitage/we-need-to-talk-about-soft-secession-841a998c91ec