What to do With Turmoil?

Turmoil has been the theme of late. In 1991, Rodney King was quoted as saying, “Can’t we all get along?” While the question has been mimicked or used in skits, it was a valid then, it was valid before and it is valid today. It was a question to ask in the context of his situation but beyond that, I look around and see so much turmoil and chaos everywhere.

As I’ve mentioned before, I work in the financial industry during the day and while I’m loathe to admit it, this industry doesn’t have the most stellar of reputations when it comes to doing what is right for others. Quite the opposite in fact—the industry is labeled as greedy and unfair in the treatment of clients. I don’t think a week goes by when I don’t talk to some person who is been scammed or victimized in some way by those out to make money off of others.

Beyond this, one just has to turn on the television to see more chaos and turmoil—Syria has been ongoing for a while and although it ebbs and flows in the media, nothing is resolved. Trade wars on the domestic and international fronts, geopolitical turmoil in European countries. My husband is from Nicaragua and every night we are hearing tidbits about the student uprising there and how many young people are being murdered. As you digest it, it really can be very sad and overwhelming and that’s coming from someone who is pretty positive in their outlook (or at least I believe I am).

I honestly am not sure how to approach everything. My way of helping lies through lending a hand where I can through volunteer work, donating when I can afford to, and making others aware of what is going on (at least to the degree I am aware and I realize I miss plenty). Beyond that, I am grateful every day for what I have.

A world without turmoil, may not be possible, but I sincerely believe the day that we stop trying to calm the “fire” and turn the tide, is the day that we cease to be human.

Good luck writing and may your words inspire others this week.