cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/33816821

As someone in the US it’s so easy to see so many depressing issues from the ravages of capitalism, to war, imperialism, and genocide. How can one care about these issues and hope for change without allowing themselves to be affected mentally?

I’ve been considering this for the past week, connecting it with Buddhist compassion towards the world and a need for mindfulness. But it’s so easy to fall into emotionlessness.

I’ve also thought through the world has always had issues and though some are getting much worse some are getting better.

I have gone to counseling before but they just make it an individual problem when it’s the world.

Edit: doesn’t have to be US centric. Just I’m writing from that pov

  • Please_Do_Not@lemm.ee
    91·
    2 days ago

    It’s the first noble truth that there is suffering and it is unavoidable. Buddhism is all about allowing yourself to be present and recognize that but also remove yourself. So, especially in the context of this community, reading and practice.