It is hard for me to fathom how much evil exists in the world. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by what I see and all of the stories that I hear on the news, and from people around me. One of my friends told me that she doesn't think about the negative things that occur in the world because negative thoughts will attract the things we fear most. I suppose I can understand why someone might be inclined to think that. Perhaps because in their minds they feel protected, and somewhat in control. However, I do sometimes think about the evil that exists, because I believe that pretending it doesn't exist is dangerous.
I suppose what I'm saying is that you don't have to understand the motivation behind these acts to try to protect yourself from them or help others. I have seen so many things over the years, and those incidents have made me a compassionate person. They have changed my perception on life, people and made me believe in the potential for individuals to overcome adversity. I have also come to realize that many people don't care very much about the plight of others and that makes me feel sad.
I wonder what it would be like to have mind that is free from the knowledge that at any given moment there are people suffering.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
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