I shy away from talking about world news, too, mainly because I find it hard to put words to my thoughts and feelings. I find it quite overwhelming, which is a privilege really...if all I can feel is overwhelmed I probably ought to be saying more.
Your post reminded me of something I once shared with my eldest—something Fred Rogers said about seeing scary things on the news as a child. It's comforting for kids, but also for me. It gives me hope.
'My mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." To this day, especially in times of disaster, I remember her words and feel comforted knowing there are still so many helpers—so many caring people in the world.'"
I shy away from talking about world news, too, mainly because I find it hard to put words to my thoughts and feelings. I find it quite overwhelming, which is a privilege really...if all I can feel is overwhelmed I probably ought to be saying more.
Your post reminded me of something I once shared with my eldest—something Fred Rogers said about seeing scary things on the news as a child. It's comforting for kids, but also for me. It gives me hope.
'My mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." To this day, especially in times of disaster, I remember her words and feel comforted knowing there are still so many helpers—so many caring people in the world.'"