Re: FILTER.
It's less optimism and more hope. I know this world is going to be what I make of it, but it's already got one plus on its side with Fred being here.
You don't have to sell items to come visit at least. But I'm sure the welcoming committee will put you to good use. You can give any unruly arrivals a little shock so they can actually sit down and listen to what's going on.
The meditation helped, by the way. It doesn't always work, but it's a little easier going to sleep some days.