Good stuff here @ikigai. I am a huge believer that we are products of our environment to the fullest. That means we are shaped by both of physical and mental surroundings. I believe this is part of the reason why meditation is so prevalent in history, it plays a huge role in getting ahold of ones mental and forcing it to a more positive place. As you pointed out, sadly the world is a bad/sad place. If you focus on the negativity then it will surely manafest, and if you focus the positive energy then you can only influence those around you majorly in a positive way. I love posts like this, keep it up!