I struggled to express a response to appalling events until news filters through about multiple acts of compassion given by passers-by.
The ability of mind that allows one to feel sadness when confronted with another’s despair is among our greatest gifts to love. Without this we turn away, or worse, harm without concern.
I wonder how much time I spend thinking each day. Thinking about my experiences, my feelings, about those things I am doing or will do. Thinking about my impact on the world, welcome and otherwise. Thinking about others and how to act, of those things I have to, or hope to do. Ideas take time.
I think less when in the company of nature and music. Sometimes, thinking less is good - my happiest moments are when I feel, and thought is far removed.
I live in a prosperous neighbourhood with abundant shelter, water, warmth, food, and good health. I have time to contemplate, play and work with those things that interest me. I live a comfortable life.
My capacity to ignore the distress and injury of others and the earth is sharpened by good fortune.
William Shakespeare
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Think This Today is the creation of Mike de Sousa, an artist, writer, and composer.