When one goes through life watching the news and hearing all of the depressing civil problems that are impossible to escape, it is important to be able to have a way to regain your strength to go on in this mad world. If you dwell too much on the issues in the world, it's likely that your view on the world and life in general will darken as you become more cynical. This in itself is a slippery slope and a road that is hard to come back from. One day, you'll be happy as can be, but a few days later, the only thing you'll be able to think about is the terrible things that happen that you have absolutely no control over whatsoever. I personally have struggled much of my life with having a very cynical attitude. These are my tips on how to avoid being cynical and overcome your cynicism if you have already lost your faith in humanity and need to get a better view on life.
1. Try to see all the good in the world before you consider it all bad.
Believe it or not, the majority of the world isn't facing major problems like most pundits on FOX and MSNBC would tell you. I grew up being told that the world is going to shit by my family because of all the hateful people in the world. Telling me I have to be overly cautious because people aren't to be trusted anymore. Well, if you keep this attitude, then it will be extremely hard to see the good in the world. Not everyone in the world is hateful and malevolently driven. Most people just want the world to be a better place. We all need to see the good in everyone and try to be the best we can.
2. Find an escape.
You need to find something that can give you your hope in humanity back. This can come in many forms: entertainment, helping others, work, watching someone do good deeds and many others. Personally, I find my best escape in movies with very powerful themes, such as "The Green Mile" or "Shawshank Redemption." With an effective escape from the world, it will become much easier to get the issues of the world off your mind.
While it is hard being a cynic in the modern world, know that there are ways that you can deal with having a bad outlook on life. So have a good look at the world. Love your fellow man, and try your best to make those around you feel comfortable around you.
