What our government “professors” haven’t yet learned is to introduce warnings and to then introduce second part, which is to give people something to do, to explain terms such as terrorism, give out information, facts and numbers, create “containers” for people to contain irrational feelings and to suggest activities for people to do. Sometimes people confuse activity with productivity. But, action can also be used as a mechanism to stop thinking only about one’s self. Our government officials and newscasters need to be educated to do their jobs even better and teach advanced courses.

It’s just common sense, or as one of my client’s always reminds me, common sense is not really common at all. Mothers know that if they tell their young child to “watch out” child will expect boogie man, become terrified, not let go of her leg, nor go to school. The child will not want to leave house and in most non-jargoned term, will become a mess. Whereas, if a mom says to her young one, “Watch out when crossing street. Cross at green light, look both ways before crossing, and hold your partner’s hand, child will, understand what is expected of him or her, feel empowered and continue living using appropriate caution and care. The young boy or girl does not need a lexicon and diatribe of differences between cars, trucks and buses. All child needs to know is how to cross at green light.

If we use analogy that elected officials are akin to parents or professors and we, general public, though not children, look to them for guidance, then it is incumbent for them to become better teachers. Officials and media disseminators need to take a common sense lesson from mothers with common sense. National security secrets do not need to be revealed. But, if those in charge of disseminating information learn how to not drop verbal bombs we will all be able to move up one grade and to start taking next level of courses we need for a saner future.

Life is too hard to do alone,

Dr. D.

Dorree Lynn, PH.D.

Although many of us we are surrounded by seriousness and sadness, there is no reason to feel guilty about joy. If anything, catch it as it flies, for if we have learned anything since September 11th, it is that we can never be sure of safety again. Help your children laugh, for there is little as enriching as a child’s glee. And, if this season gives you a case of “blues,” as saying goes, reach out and touch someone you love. If for some reason nothing seems right, remember, just because year is ending, we are not.

Life is too hard to do alone,

Dr. D.

Dorree Lynn, PH.D.