We have little to no control over current events, yet we spend so much time breathing it in and getting outraged at every little controversy. It's a slow-moving trainwreck, and I can't look away.
I'm so envious of the people I know who just don't give a fuck.
I've tried more hobbies and entertaining distractions, but I'm left feeling empty and joyless. Meditation helps, but then I'm right back where I started.
Anyone got any tips?
I think sometimes it can feel like we have to take on the burden of all the suffering we’re aware of.
But it doesn’t do anyone any good to become so plugged in that you start doomposting.
Taking care of yourself is important. You can’t take care of others until you take care of yourself first.
Remember that many people in these moments throughout history likely felt as hopeless as we do now. All we can do is endure