You don’t have to watch the news.

There is a lot of terrible stuff going on in the world.

I stopped watching the news years ago- and when I do have to see it, I’m amazed at how the main stories are the stories from all of those years ago!

It’s hard to ignore the news. We have been raised on it and for many people, world knowledge is an important sign of intelligence.

I am fine with not knowing what is going on in certain situations. I don’t mind appearing uninformed.  Not at all. If I have a question, I ask a friend.

My stability is what matters.  As a reader suggested during the Japanese tsunami, we don’t have to read about something, but we can donate to companies who can make a difference.

If the war in the Middle East is too stressful, you can turn off the news. Watching the news will not help the people.  You can then give money or volunteer to help the cause.  Watching is not always the answer.

If you are stressed by the world right now, it’s ok to take a break.

Julie

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