Irenes (many)if you're depressed about the state of the world right now
or you're too numb to be able to feel anything at all
it means you have a moral compass. hold on to that.
people who are cheerfully going about business as usual right now, terrify us
Z̈oé@ireneista I don’t need to stare at the horrors of the world 24/7 — as I have very limited influence on the course of world history, I would unnecessarily make my life worse for the benefit of no one. Call me selfish if you want but I have to appreciate the good things, try to enjoy all I can, help others, appreciate the sunset, cook good meals, take long walks.
Not falling into despair and hopelessness doesn’t mean you lack empathy. It’s an active choice and how you persevere.