What happens to us when we are overloaded with information… the constant deluge of news during this political climate about topics ranging from nuclear war to human rights abuses chips away at our ability to process on a daily basis.
Some of us become desensitized and freeze our feelings due to the continuous overload of traumatic events. Some of us become enraged and choose to lash out at those we once respected and admired. Some of us choose to hide from the constant barrage and tune out as an act of self-preservation. Some of us claim we no longer care or have faith that the political climate can improve... and finally, some of us go along with political choices we once thought unimaginable to refrain from making waves.
Of course there are also those who act in ways to attempt to correct the myriad of issues that plague our country... however... with such vastly opposing views and animosity continually fed to us via media in all forms... it has become difficult to tell where the truth actually lies.
How do we begin to help ourselves deal with this era of information overload without becoming numb or losing our ability to care?
We must practice self care... discernment about accepting information from unreliable sources as fact... and learn to check our motives.
Are we adding to the fray just to be right?
Are we lashing out online where we can be relatively anonymous?
Are we losing our ability to see others viewpoints as possible?
Are we forgetting our manners when attempting civil discourse?
Are we forgetting that we are all capable of being wrong?
We must find a way to engage in civility once again and begin to see others as people... rather than as victims, persecutors or rescuers...
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