Member-only story
Thoughts to Cheer the Soul-Weary
Finding light in a world of darkness
Recently, a politician, Denny Heck from the House of Representatives, talked about his retirement after four terms in office. He said,
“My soul is weary.”
I sighed, grabbing my notebook to scribble his words. For a moment, I felt discouragement, distress, and despair. His phrase didn’t just resonate with me. It vibrated through me like a tuning fork had been struck on my heart.
Many of us are soul-weary these days.
Awareness of current events comes at a cost
I want to be aware of what’s happening in the world. I want to understand the global issues that face us and not bury my head in the sand, ignoring everything except what happens in my own little mud puddle.
But world-watching exacts a heavy price.
Knowing about wars, prejudices, ethnic cleansings, political-powers-gone-berserk, mass shootings, robberies, poverty, discrimination, crime, climate change, destruction of the rain-forest, massive fires, and accidents costs you.
Knowledge of current events takes a toll on your psyche, your energy, and your outlook on the world.
