Occasionally, I read things that people say about something being terrible but the flow of emotions in the universe isn't in accord with the sentiment expressed. It may be only a brief expression of emotion before moving on to the next subject. Because of this, I'm beginning to wonder if our current "awareness overload" is desensitizing humanity.
Here's why.
When people continually do horrible things, in the world, it makes others fearful. This may lead them to do horrible things in return, due to this fear. It's the "shoot first ask questions later" mentality. We become less concerned in harming another due to this fear of needing to survive.
Add in apathy, due to being scammed way too often or inundated with other's needs. It's not just our family, friends or neighbors, we now have to save the world ... often. It becomes overwhelming and the "who cares anymore" attitude begins. Many times, leading to limited feelings over another's emotional stress or sorrow.
Let's not forget indifference, due to this desensitizing. We are bombarded daily with a plethora of negative images and words which are overloading our minds. We see them with barely any knee jerk reaction. Movie death and dismemberment merges with real life situations. What's real anymore?
Delusions are running rampant as well. Earlier, as I was wrapping up this blog, a friend commented on another blog of mine that she's seeing a lot of delusional people and questioned why this is occurring. I told her, "These delusional attitudes are part of crossing boundaries. Makes me question why too." I began to think that maybe delusion is helping to counterbalance the impact of the negativity some are feeling. As in, I can't take anymore, so I'll fantasize to help me handle this evil world. Maybe they feel it's the lessor of other escapism evils: drugs, alcohol or suicide.
Sadly, all the aforementioned programming seems to be a part of our world mindset and getting stronger. Those who aren't in this mindset may catch up soon enough if this flow continues. It's only a matter of time before they too will know fear, apathy, indifference or even delusion. They too will become desensitized unless we can turn the tide. Or, is the tide meant to be turn?
