More and more it seems, the world in which we live is a sad and troubled place. In selfish terms, I find little in future terms about which to rejoice. I am not complaining about my life up to this point in time, for most of the 78 years have been good – with challenges but also with much to celebrate.
Looking forward to it seems to me that social, political and economic challenges are going to trump celebrations. Both within Australia and around the world.
Selfishly speaking, that makes me rather glad that the majority of my years are behind me and not on the pathway still to be travelled.
EDUCATION, A LIFE FORCE 
i struggle with this as well. how to characterize the challenges that we face when those with excessive money control so much of our world. makes me really think about humanity.