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Thread #119913 Message #2604236
Posted By: Jeri
03-Apr-09 - 08:04 PM
Thread Name: BS: So much=overwhelmed + no outrage?
Subject: RE: BS: So much=overwhelmed + no outrage?
I don't do 'outrage' anymore. It doesn't accomplish one single positive thing, and there seems to be an infinite number of things to be outraged by. They are almost always far away and beyond any influence I might have, so outrage just leads to frustration which is probably a huge factor in what causes people to go lash out at others in the first place. I'd bet those people that killed others were outraged about something.
I think the most effective thing any of us can do is be locally responsible and take care of one another where we live. Be friends to our friends and maybe be ready to help people we don't know. Leave the outrage and look for kindness.