I am struggling with focus, I am
distracted by the barrage of “Breaking News” that is constantly being interrupted
by the latest “Breaking News”. There isn’t time to process, I don’t want to unplug
from the outside world and live under a rock but I am completely overwhelmed by
the headlines. I have to stop binge watching the news because isolation and
polarization feeds on negativity.
I am feeling fainthearted and paralyzed
- I don’t want to reach numb so I am seeking a balance between staying informed
and being in the present. I want to be active, to be a part of the solution but
there are too many causes to support and too many movements to join. Every time
that I make a donation to a cause or write a letter or sign a petition my
mailbox fills up with more pleas for support. I am being crushed by cries for
support as a result of my “good deeds”, it is a never ending cycle that only
adds to my feeling of being overwhelmed.
I haven’t figured it all out yet,
but I am seeking my focus. I am limiting which causes I donate to and I am deleting
a lot more unread emails now. Yesterday it rained all day and I just sat and
read listening to the rain – no television, no news programs and no negativity.
A news “fast” of sorts that was so refreshing.
The apostle Paul said, "Finally,
brothers and sisters, whatever
is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable -- if anything
is excellent or praiseworthy -- think
about such things and the God of
peace will be with you" (Philippians 4:8).
Peace, Love and
Light!
Kevin (Cloud)
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