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Maybe You Should Stop Worrying About That
Not worrying isn’t the same as not caring.
The world looks pretty crazy right now. Between the election in the US, the Israel/Palestine conflict, Putin and his ambition, climate concerns, economic wackiness, and other matters, there’s plenty to occupy your mind.
It’s good to be aware of what’s happening in the world. That way you can make informed choices and decisions when it comes to certain matters. Specifically, though, this only applies to limited things you can do such as vote, boycott businesses, attend rallies and protests, and support causes you’re passionate about with flags, money, stickers, buttons, or a combination therein.
However, apart from that, being worried about these matters, so far removed from any control you can exert at all, is pointless.
All the worst-case scenarios will lead you down to dark places. War, oppression, economic and social collapse, and possible suffering resulting from each are distressing and upsetting. Give it enough time and attention and what can you do to help it?
The truth is, aside from the aforementioned vote, boycott businesses, attend rallies and protests, and support causes you’re passionate about — there’s nothing more you can do. Worrying about it, and all the “what ifs” associated with it…
