Being Strong
I have always been a logical and practical person. It is not that I am emotional, my ability to compartmentalize and go ahead is something that I am really proud of. But these days, I do find it a lot more difficult to block the emotions out. The news cycle is vicious and can take you on an emotional rollercoaster that never stops. Inflation is at a record high, many cannot afford health care, a global pandemic has taken more than 6 million lives and at the time of writing, the USA still averages 255 deaths a day. People are harassed based on their color, race or caste even today. School children are being massacred by mindless gunmen. Women’s rights are being challenged in several countries across the world. A mindless war is raging on while the rest of the world watches. Should you be concerned with worldly matters, or do you live to fight your problems? I cannot imagine the massive toll this has taken out on families that have been affected by the world events. Sure, I do have ...