It is not surprising that we want to crawl into bed, pull the covers over our head and just wish away the dread and the deeds of humanity. It is not unreasonable for anyone to go numb and make a spiritual practice out of avoidance. The current onslaught of what is happening all around us is more than any one human should be asked to bear. Self-care and understanding is required. Educate yourself about: Compassion Fatigue. This is an important subject at times such as these. R