what matters

The other day, one of those quotes showed up in my fb feed  that come round to help people keep their spirits up - especially  during the pandemic. This one began with more attention is being given to relationships (than to possessions). Fine by me. Only then it went on and ended more or less saying, it's only our nearest and dearest and their wellbeing that matters. Hold on: When you know how it feels to worry about a loved one being or getting sick - doesn't your heart almost automatically go out to all those in the same situation? Or try the other way round: What often helps when anxious is - knowing that I am not alone. I can be physically alone, but I am not alone in this. - The heart reaches out, and then the mind goes on to find allies to do something, SOME thing to improve whatever concerns most about the situation. NOT wanting to do THAT could be called defeatism or - depression. To overcome that type of reaction may be the first step...