Carrying the world

Question

Do you ever get sick of always doing the right thing? Year after year of choosing solar, vegan, bagging groceries in the hemp bag, driving an EV vehicle when the 12 year old Prius craps out, tearing out the grass to conserve water... And NOTHING changes. The government does nothing, the world continues to burn, animals suffer in CAFOs, people treat you like a curiosity. I have no interest in eating differently, but Jesus, when can I just relax, already??

BossRasta · Answer

If you are helping out the universe then the universe will owe you favours, keep going and despite how the world works just know you doing the best for it. You are the hero noone knows About, everyone is aware of their actions and when they relate to someone positive they will always mention your name. The world loves you for you, its just a shame you have to share it with the rest of the human beings

Mountainmystic · Answer

@vegamom. I hear and understand your thoughts and frustrations. It's not easy when you feel like you are trying every day to live and do the right things, but you don't see the changes and support of the masses. And changes in others can be or appear incremental or not at all. Think of yourself as a pioneer and one who is forging ahead. You are making a big difference in the way you live and most importantly helping this wonderful one of a kind planet Earth that we live on. If you have doubts, just go into a forested or natural area, close your eyes, take deep breaths, and feel the energy of nature.  Realize that your choices are making Earth an even better and more beautiful place. It's really a blessing to be alive on Earth, but it takes a strong person to navigate the daily challenges and live their truth.

JonB52478 · Answer

sure, all of us getting tired, fighting the endless ignorance of the world

from Mahatma Gandhi:

"When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it–always.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi.

The thing is, if we quit doing the good things, it is not like we are going to find great happiness on the other end.  On the contrary, we will feel even worse.

If we are burned out, maybe just do less.  And, you know, get into some stress reduction work, meditation, etc.

As far as governments doing nothing? Well, it is a lot more complex than some kind of black and white construction of them "doing nothing."

Government policies are a war between greedy and corrupt people and the good people trying to keep them in check.  Sometimes the evil folks win.  Sometimes the good folks win.

Sometimes there are small victories.

I mean, think of it...Shakespeare wrote under a monarchy...which, no matter how bad democracy is, that was far worse.  I think Beethoven also wrote under an oppressive government. Most of the history of the world is under oppressive, ignorant, greedy and corrupt governments.  Yet, art still is created, beauty is admired, love still exists.

So, you know, we have to come to some resolution about all this in our mind.

Maybe we can't save the world.  But, you know, we can go to the foodbank and drop off a few items for poor folks. Always varies acts of kindness that we can do to feel better about our time.

And it always helps.

laura_wl · Answer

It’s utterly horrible how little has changed in the world despite the ethical decisions so many individuals try to make. It’s so sad that there is increasing social pressure on individual people to do their part, while corporations and unregulated capitalism are still the primary cause of exploitation, zoocide, and global warming. I do believe the systems our society has in place are almost completely responsible. However, I also believe that our individual contributions are still valuable and worthwhile, and I’m so proud of you for continuing to make an effort!  

It is completely valid to struggle with bearing the weight of the world through your individual consumer choices. I totally understand and agree with everything you’re feeling! Please know that you’re not alone in these feelings, and it’s always completely okay to try and take breaks from the exhaustion of it all by doing things that help take your mind elsewhere. Even though, in the grand scheme of things, this may not seem to be the case, I believe that our choices do still matter, but that doesn’t mean your mental health should ever take a backseat in all this.

I sincerely hope you feel validated and understood by others in your life through what you’re feeling, and I deeply wish that our governments and social systems were putting in the same effort as you and so many others. 💙🌻

edwinnaicipevaca · Answer

Es cierto aveces he tenido que ahorrar comas y puntos... aveces botar lechugas porque salieron algunos insectos... todo se hace difícil pues el alimento lo paga mi familia y no puedo salir corriendo... aveces preparar tortillas tiesas y solo saborear el amable sabor de la paz.. ------ It's true, sometimes I've had to save commas and periods... sometimes throw lettuce because some insects came out... everything becomes difficult because my family pays for the food and I can't run away... sometimes I prepare stiff tortillas and just savor the kind taste of peace..

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