There are two temptations that frequent exposure to national and world events can pose: on the one hand, to become so discouraged and cynical that we abandon the public sphere and just retreat into a comfortable private sphere of entertainment, close friendships, and career advancement; and on the other hand, to fight so hard to make the world a better place that we become consumed with the “cause” and forget the immense value of the life we have been given to lead, in the here-and-now, with
These last 3 years especially, I 've been torn between the two opposing forces you describe in your post. Despite not being a public figure or anything remotely like that, I' ve tried talking with friends and colleagues about things like the erosion of our civil liberties, my concern about the dreadful way Covid was handled, and more. It got me nowhere, although some people seem a bit more aware due more to what they experienced personally and/or around them than to anything I or anyone else might have said.
So, it's a reminder for me that it's also good to live day by day and appreciate what's worthwhile in our private sphere. Besides, feeling concerned and anxious makes us vulnerable to manipulation, so I try to do my best to keep things in perspective.
Finally, I also felt the need to go back to Mill. In fact, after some hesitation, I started a Substack recently and my first two posts both focus on Mill's defence of freedom of speech.
Thank you for this. I am struggling with balance on this exact subject. I am avid reader, researcher on everything political, covid, war, child trafficking, all the Satanic, demonic entities trying to dissolve America. It is hard when God gives you a heart of passion to find the truth. I am a critical thinker, take nothing at face value, question everything, do not go with the flow, etc. Family and friends are a struggle, those whose eyes cannot see, ears that cannot hear, lukewarm and want to know nothing. It is a battle. However, I am a creative person with an art business, play golf 3 times a week, and these balance me. With a first grand baby coming it gives me hope but also scared for his future. The balancing act is so hard, hoping one day all truth is revealed and that God’s world He created will be peaceful, in mind, body, and spirit. Until then, never give up but try and balance. Thank you!
Great piece. A beautiful world starts from the inside. Everyone has this capacity, and they shall discover this in their own timing and in their own way.
These last 3 years especially, I 've been torn between the two opposing forces you describe in your post. Despite not being a public figure or anything remotely like that, I' ve tried talking with friends and colleagues about things like the erosion of our civil liberties, my concern about the dreadful way Covid was handled, and more. It got me nowhere, although some people seem a bit more aware due more to what they experienced personally and/or around them than to anything I or anyone else might have said.
So, it's a reminder for me that it's also good to live day by day and appreciate what's worthwhile in our private sphere. Besides, feeling concerned and anxious makes us vulnerable to manipulation, so I try to do my best to keep things in perspective.
Finally, I also felt the need to go back to Mill. In fact, after some hesitation, I started a Substack recently and my first two posts both focus on Mill's defence of freedom of speech.
Thank you for your insightful newsletter.
Thank you for this. I am struggling with balance on this exact subject. I am avid reader, researcher on everything political, covid, war, child trafficking, all the Satanic, demonic entities trying to dissolve America. It is hard when God gives you a heart of passion to find the truth. I am a critical thinker, take nothing at face value, question everything, do not go with the flow, etc. Family and friends are a struggle, those whose eyes cannot see, ears that cannot hear, lukewarm and want to know nothing. It is a battle. However, I am a creative person with an art business, play golf 3 times a week, and these balance me. With a first grand baby coming it gives me hope but also scared for his future. The balancing act is so hard, hoping one day all truth is revealed and that God’s world He created will be peaceful, in mind, body, and spirit. Until then, never give up but try and balance. Thank you!
Great piece. A beautiful world starts from the inside. Everyone has this capacity, and they shall discover this in their own timing and in their own way.
Thanks!
I needed this so badly today! Thank you! God bless you. God bless our world.