“Fanning the flames” is a good way to describe the current atmospheric activity. In every way, it is like working in an inferno. There is a confluence of thoughts circulating everywhere that seems to take a toll on your good nature. People are feeling confused and irritable. They are unable to get moving in a direction that gives them personal satisfaction. Part of the problem lies in lack of patience and the inability to apply foresight.
Fierce competition is the norm in this current economic landscape. Also, you see a deterioration of values in the quest for survival. Some people survive at the expense of others. Retain your good values in this very trying time and realize that the laws of nature will support you.