Busy Doing Something Close to Nothing

"Good call, dad."

Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby

It’s pretty easy to get discouraged about the state of the world and the apparent path we’re taking: political division…violence…extreme environmental effects…cynicism…depression…youth in revolt…and no apparent end in sight. We’re blessed to be in a time of unprecedented access to information, yet cursed with convenience without toil. Much of the world struggles to identify fundamental truth in morality or even understand the value of connection to one another. My analytical mind begins to spin with growing momentum with so many troubles without firm solutions and while I’m fully aware that the most productive activity is just to let go and enjoy peace and quiet, I feel like I need to find answers to these troubling questions. That’s my responsibility…isn’t it?

What if it isn’t?

What if my real responsibility is to exercise patience and chip off moments of understanding as I go?

What if that sense of security and protection I once enjoyed as a child without responsibility is still possible—as long as I can recognize where bedrock lies? There’s strength hidden within freedom…when you can choose how much a thing can hurt you…rather, you can choose to feel something stronger than hurt.