I am so pissed and disappointed about today, the 5th anniversary of 9/11. I am so pissed and disappointed at the international goodwill that was squandered in the aftermath. I'm so pissed and disappointed at how partisan we as a Nation have become due to domestic and foreign policies which have done nothing to protect us. I am pissed and disappointed at how much of our liberty has been so willingly sacrificed in the name of security. And worst, I am so pissed and disappointed that the Nation is lamenting the attacks against us rather than empathizing with the plight of so many around the world, particularly in Africa. We now know how it feels, why are we so selfish?
Worst, I am pissed and disappointed with myself for not doing a damn thing about any of it.
I wrote the above in a message to a good friend. I had to express the emotions I feel built up inside me. I was actually about to cry writing that, after I realized that I was so disappointed in myself. I apologize for the strong language, but I didn't want to censor the raw emotion.
The feeling is lingering, but now that it's out I can view it somewhat more logically.
It's generally considered a good thing to devote yourself to causes and such. However, we can help humanity out by contributing through doing the things we do best. Society needs your skills, your compassion, and your network of family and friends. Basically, society needs you.
You don't have to go all out to make a difference. Taking a little more time each day to help others would go a long way. Trying to be more responsible in your everday life toward others and the world we live in would help as well.
I think I'm frustrated because I know I can't single-handedly change everything. I can't jump on a soapbox and convince the world to change. I don't know what to do except continue to try to be a better person myself.
Maybe that's all we need to do.