Sure we are in trouble right now and for a lot of reasons. I don't want to delude people into thinking that uplifting thoughts can fix all the worlds problems, but it can help fix some of your own problems. I can go on, and so much has been said before that I find it boring to speak my mind when I am not really inspired. I have this notion lately that might help though. I think the word alchemy really isn't about turning led into gold. I think it is a psychological process that involves how we deal with bad situations. It is thinking beyond the solution concept to a problem to what is the hidden gain I can find while solving the problem. kinda like saying a crisis is an opportunity in disguise. So I suppose I'm not saying anything new here. Alchemy is more like finding a giant gold mine when dealing with a problem and not simply an opportunity. It is like when you turn the tables when you seem totally defeated and all of a sudden riches of some sort fall into your life. So when you have a problem try to love it as something that can be juiced for a lot of good. One more thing. Have fun and tell yourself you love yourself at least three times a day. Even kiss your hand now and then. And if you haven't laughed or hugged anyone lately stop wasting your time.