Apathy: 'We are all struggling, whether we know it at times or not. Even in our moments of individual bliss, an incubus of ignorance, fear and hunger still haunts large regions of the world. I am recalcitrant to the ever pervasive ethos of apathy that haunts my part of the world, but not nearly enough.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Everyone struggles, even in happy moments, because suffering exists globally; apathy is a pervasive problem we must resist.
- In plain terms
- We all face struggles, and ignoring the suffering of others is a problem we need to fight.
- What can you take from it?
- Resist apathy by acknowledging shared struggles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does apathy affect your actions?
- What struggles do you ignore?
Another view
It can feel overwhelming to address global suffering personally.
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