As the new year unfolds in the shadow of rising living costs, raging war and a pervasive mental health crisis, Erik Strandness looks at what those in the midst of despair actually need

I find it quite interesting that when the world drowns in despair it tends to grab for a spiritual life preserver. When our secular political leaders are confronted with global tragedy they ask the populace to extend thoughts and prayers to the afflicted. I believe that this is a tacit admission that the most evolved creatures on the planet often times get in over their material heads. Offering thoughts and prayers to those who suffer is an empty sentiment…(Register to read the rest of the article)