1. The World is on a down-slide, and it's only going to get worse.
2. There's nothing one person can do about all the problems in the World.
3. There will always be conflict and war. That's just the way people are. Look at history-it never changes!
4. The environment is doomed for disaster. It's too late. We have to deal with the fact that the damage has already been done.
5. There will always be rich people and poor people. That is just the way it is.
6. Differences must be tolerated in the World, but at least we are civilized and educated and have many of the advantages.
To Full Esteem
1. It's not to late to turn the tide of events. As long as there is life, there is hope.
2. Each person can make a difference in the World. Better to light one candle than you be in the dark.
3. Someday war will become obsolete. The future does not equal the past.
4. We must face the deep regrets that result from our misuse of power. But change is still possible, and all efforts to save the environment is positive effort.
5. In the future global unity will include a more equal distribution of power. It's a big order; but if we can dream it, we can do it.
6. Differences are to be celebrated! There are advantages as well as disadvantages to each culture on Earth has lessons to teach and gifts to share.
(From: '100 ways to build self-esteem and teach self values')