There’s a storm brewing, and we can all feel it. The world around us has transformed, and the issues that once dominated our conversations now seem like distant echoes. Each generation has believed their struggles were the hardest, yet somehow, nothing quite compares to the weight we feel today. Hope seems scarce, and solutions to our pressing problems appear elusive. Even in “peaceful” times, we see our soldiers returning home, forever changed, battling the invisible scars of PTSD. And in a nation that prides itself on free elections, we often find ourselves choosing between two candidates that leave much to be desired.
Despite the technological advances and the abundance of trained medical professionals, healthcare remains a minefield—accessing insurance feels like an uphill battle, and once we do have it, we face a daunting task of navigating prescriptions, doctors, what is and isnt paid. then there is the fear of your medical treatment ls, always fearing the side effects.
These countless frustrations contribute to a growing sense of depression across the country. Recently, I stumbled upon a thought-provoking idea: what if we simply disconnected? Imagine if it took weeks to hear about events unfolding in distant lands. What if we didn’t learn of school shootings as they happened or weren’t aware of bread shortages until they hit us? Perhaps we would be less likely to hoard supplies and more able to trust that everything will be okay.
Consider taking a break for a week—no news, no papers, no trending topics. After a week of this digital detox, check in with yourself. Would stepping away from the noise reduce your stress levels? Could it help ease the weight of PTSD that so many carry? Might we find ourselves more relaxed and less burdened by the relentless cycle of bad news?
It’s worth exploring. What could we discover about ourselves in that silence?
Finding Evie 