It saddens me to live in this world. Perhaps the world was always in a state of turmoil. Perhaps fear and suspicion always coupled with insecurity and greed. Today, the plasma screen projects images of suffering, and the surround sound burns anguish into our souls. Perhaps I should grow a thick skin to withstand the torment? Or seek the comfort of a psychologically induced safety zone - a distancing, a veil of other-worldliness, maintaining the …showed first 75 words of 457 total…

…showed last 75 words of 457 total…are to it a better place. I am pained by the seeming sense of acceptance that the world demonstrates in the face of hurt, pain and evil. But I am inspired by the increasing number of people who recognize their responsibility as people. I choose to throw my lot in with those who aspire to do one more good deed and light a match of enlightenment which will light the way to a better tomorrow.