How to Avoid Fear of Swine Flu...

Well, it is no secret. There is a swine flu outbreak. That is all I will say. Being a 9/11 veteran of dealing with news media that tends to hypnotize, enforce racial stereotypes to 'sell' the news, and lead one to believe you should either 'watch the news' or 'you will get swine flu', I offer these tips to deal with the fear:

1. Stop watching television news programs about it. It does no good, and makes you feel the world will end.
2. Find out how to protect yourself, just by searching online.
3. Use common sense. Do not kiss any pigs that look like they have 'been around the block', people who may be sick, or subway poles.
4. Do not rub the eyes. The tear duct is an easy way for germs to get in your system.
5. Think for yourself. Mamma always said, 'If all your friends decided to jump off a bridge would you do it?'. Find out what to do, and put it out of mind.

As much as many news outlets would love to convince the world that it is ending tomorrow, you still have to live your life.

Be well, healthy, and think for yourself!

That's all for this topic.