We are living in an upside down world

Both literally and figuratively right now.

Since when do whole countries get wiped out by mother nature and potential nuclear disaster?

Since when do whole cities live amongst piles of rubble?

Since when is it ok for a journalist to stay in the air in a helicopter recording people and cars getting swept away by a tsunami instead of swooping down and picking them up out of the way of disaster?

Since when is it ok for a group of bullies to roam a school, while their victim is escorted around the same school for fear of her safety?

Just when did everything turn upside down? And more importantly how do we stay upright in these changing times?

I've really struggled the last few days. Sure I was tired from a wonderful couple of weeks organising and then happening, but it was more than that. It was the drain of trying to stay honest with myself when the rest of the world is literally turning upside down.

I'm tired of it. I'm tired of people seeking out sensationalism instead of helping. I'm tired of victims being seen as in the wrong. I'm tired of the way our world is going. And more than that, I'm disapointed. Disappointed in how people treat each other.

Unfortunately in alot of circumstances there isn't much I can say or do. People either can't or don't want to hear/do some things. So all I can do is try to stay true to myself, and try to teach my children the values and integrity I hope will make a solid citizen for the future.

Where is our world heading?

Comments

[Michellejbg]

So So True! I couldn't agree with you more!
Hugs Hun x

[topkatnz]

Yep,mentally tired. You are right, you just have to look after you and yours.

[Leanne Winter]

I could not agree with you more Trina. Everything seems to be skewed at the moment, and like you, I just don't understand why??
As Topkat said, look after you and yours, and stay true to your beliefs. If more people did the right thing, then, just maybe, everything will come right way up once again
Hugs
Leanne

[mandyb]

mmmm it is slowly self distructing!!!!
all i can say is teach yours kids the things you hold deat!!! and get them to live life well!!!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Mich]

I feel the same at the moment Trina.
Especially with some people professing to be able to predict the next major disaster. Has even the normally sane people scared senseless! This isn't on!
All I know is I can look after my family, and live our life true to ourselves.

[Michelle Lindenmayer]

On a positive note - the floods we had here in Brisbane brought the best out in the majority of people. It was heart warming to see how so many people were prepared to help and pull together as a community.

As you say though, there are times when you just wonder where it is all going to end! Just got to do the best we can individually and hopefully that will make a difference.

[Nancy]

Yes, it does seem a bit skew-whiff and we do have to stick to our beliefs and hope things improve. Don't want to sound like an old fuddy-duddy, but has the world ever been any different?? Tv brings these tragedies into our homes constantly but not all the world is falling apart. There are sooooo many good things but alas the sensational hits our screens. Kia kaha.

[Jenny]

We have to remember that there are more good people and therefore good actions in the world than bad. It is a pity that the Media prefer to report on the bad

[Pauline Parker]

My experience of living in Eastern Christchurch has made me very proud of the local people and in fact of most Cantabrians. We have been available to look, hlep, listen and bring food to each other. Yes there is bad stuff happening in the world, but it was happening before, we just didn't hear about it so quickly. Be strong Trina...we are still trying to be!! Have to say I have my moments!!