Oh, Gosh, Ann.....now I feel guilty. You replied to the Orangutan thread and then posted this. Part of me wants to make a joke to lighten the mood, but it isn't funny and I do know all too well what you're feeling.
I'm not sure that 'taking a break' is the answer. Really, how can you unthink a thought or turn off caring? There is so much wrong in this world and how can you la-ti-da along as if there isn't once you know there is? And honestly, I'm like you. There isn't a day that goes by that some of these things don't weigh on me.
I said something the other day about these subjects and how hard it is to become aware/get involved without getting stuck in the deep end of the pool. The one thing that works for me is to compartmentalize and let these thoughts live with me without taking over. As much cruelty as there is in the world, there is just as much beauty. We just have to seek it out.
Have a beautiful day, Ann!! |