When everything seems out of your control – senseless shootings of innocent people in the news, extreme weather, news of atrocities in far-away places – what do you do to avoid becoming overwhelmed by sadness, hopelessness, or worse, becoming hardened to it all?
Since it is likely there is nothing you can physically do, turn to yourself first. Where to start? Turn off the TV for a while and step back. Pray and meditate. Volunteer. Donate.
Do what you can to maintain serenity in your personal self, in your family, among your friends and in your community. That is the first step. The next step is up to you, and if you watch and listen (to what? Well, maybe to your heart, to your intuition) you will discover your path.
Remember, wherever that path takes you, lead with your heart and keep wearing that Buddha smile! Om shanti. Peace.
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