I was part of a discussion group recently where a friend was sharing how upset she gets, how much pain she feels from the challenges going on in our world today. Issues from a dog lost in a local neighborhood to the situation in Afghanistan brought her to tears. She asked how we deal with all that pain. Another wise soul in the group offered her some feedback, the group closed. Later in the evening, this message came pouring out. This is indeed one way I manage the powerful sadness that can be generated if we immerse ourselves too deeply in the world’s challenges.
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