The simplicity of her message is so profound. We all have to live together and co-exist in harmony. Remember your dreams, you have choices, make the choice that will allow you to live a meaningful life. She is speaking about the massacre at Wounded Knee in 1973. ( AIM is American Indian Movement )
You are feeling bummed?I mean really, really, depressed to the point where you feel that life is pointless and there is nothing you can do that will make a difference. Do you care? If, you don't care. Or if you don't even know that you don’t care?This is acedia, apathy, indifference, isolation, depression.
You don’t have to be a monk, hermit, or someone who lives a solitary life to experience acedia.
Ever since I heard the interview on CBC’s Tapestry with Kathleen Norris speaking about her book on the subjectI’ve been thinking about the meaning of acedia. It is an uncommon word but it likely describes accurately how some people at some point in their life have felt.I’ve had conversations where this was definitely a state of mind for some people.A feeling of absolute apathy, and irrelevance.What do you do when this happens and how do you support people who are experiencing acedia?
Kathleen Norris says that action, like going out, visiting friends or some activity you enjoy will take you out of acedia.It is imperative that even if we feel this action is meaningless, we should force ourselves to do it in spite of those feelings. By our acttions, we find a conduit, which leads us out of the this dangerous fog. She further says an extreme case of acedia will only lead to suicide. If this is how you are felling please get some help.
In the wonderful city of twittervile I came across this blog. It is an inspirational blog and speaks to humanity's spirit. Moreover, you will meet many people interviewed in this blog who will inspire you with their courage and strength. Awesome!
I recommend you grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the dialogue between Phil and his subjects.
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