The Cosmic Comedy: How We Excel at Complaining More Than Creating

Hello, our cosmic companions on this wildly spinning globe we call Earth!

You know, we have been pondering (in between bouts of laughter and facepalming, of course) about an interesting phenomenon that seems as common as the cold but far more entertaining. It's about our fantastic human capacity to whine, moan, and excel in the fine art of complaining about the world's problems while sitting on our celestial behinds doing, well, absolutely nothing about it.

Imagine this: A typical Monday morning in the universe.

The sun peeks out, radiating optimism and the promise of a new day. Meanwhile, on Earth, Mr. and Mrs. Couch Potato are nestled in their favorite crater-like indentations on the sofa, sipping on what could only be described as the tears of forgotten dreams (or maybe just slightly burnt coffee or flat diet soda). Mr. Couch Potato sighs deeply, a sound that echoes the collective despair of humanity, "The world's just going to the dogs, isn't it? Pollution, poverty, politics... it's all just a mess."Mrs. Couch Potato nods solemnly, adding, "Yes, and don't forget about the aliens. I haven't seen a single one help with one thing yet. You'd think with all that advanced technology, they'd at least invent an AI rep or something."They both nod in agreement, the weight of the world's problems resting on their shoulders as heavily as their reluctance to get up and actually do something about it.

Now, don't get us wrong. I'm not saying we need to don superhero capes and single-handedly save the world before breakfast (though if you're into that, who am I to stop you?). But isn't it hilariously ironic how we humans have the audacity to complain about the state of the planet while contributing to the very essence of couch-potato-ism?

It's as if we're waiting for a sign, perhaps a billboard from the cosmos, saying: "Dear Earthlings, please start caring. Love, The Universe (P.S. This message was sponsored by the Intergalactic Council for Planetary Improvement)." But here's the kicker, my dear friends: the universe is constantly giving us signs. Every sunrise is a reminder that we have a new day to make a difference. Every breath is a nudge to appreciate life and contribute positively to our world. And yet, here we are, mastering the art of apathy with the dedication of a monk in deep meditation.

So, what's the solution?

Well, for starters, we could try to find a balance between being informed about the world's issues and not letting them overwhelm us into inaction. Perhaps, instead of binge-watching the latest series about dystopian futures, we could spend a fraction of that time learning a new skill, volunteering, or simply being kind to those around us. Imagine if, instead of lamenting about the lack of change, we become the change. The thought is as exhilarating as discovering that your phone has been on airplane mode after wondering for hours why no one's texting you.

So seeker of all things peace, chicken grease and ambient cosmic coolness: let's not forget to laugh at ourselves, especially at our quirks and contradictions. After all, life on Earth is too short and too precious to spend it in a state of passive complaint. So, here's to us, the wonderfully weird inhabitants of this planet, embarking on a journey of less moaning and more doing or we can all just binge, complain and wait for the next world changing global flood to see if those YMCA swimming lessons in our youth were worth it.

Helena ( National swimming champ) and Brian (Whose parents filled up trashcan with water from a hose and had him sit in it in the hot inner city summers for a swimming pool in his youth) Collins-Boston

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