I wonder if people were more capable of leading a simple, joyful, relational life when it wasn't filled with all of the "MUST STAY UP TO DATE on everything possible in our world" belief that we're bombarded with at every turn in our post-modern world?
Ok, dramatics aside (who, me? dramatic?), I wish we weren't supposed to know what's going on in world news, hollywood, local problems, global disasters, and the like. Isn't it enough to take care of our own family's? to provide a healthy and loving environment for living in daily? to spend our energy/concern/worry/prayers on those nearest us? to dive into church/neighborhood/family/friends because that's where we find our sense of belonging and pride?
I wish we had more of an acceptance for those who want to choose that...and that it wouldn't be seen as ignorant or naive, but rather as owning your life and taking responsibility for the days we've been given.
I totally agree with this, Carlene! If you think of it, just a few generations ago, families were not bombarded with t.v. news and headlines like we are today. It seemed like the home was "central park", and everything else dimmed into the back drop. Now it's backwards, and it has created so much added stress and unnecessary inquiries that ultimately leave families drained and disconnected. Great reminder that my focus doesn't need to be so heavily on the craziness that is outside my home. I have enough of that as it is ;) Love You, Friend!!! :)
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