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Emotional Connections to the World

So this weekend Hamas attacked Israel. Whatever anyone's opinions on the attack may be, the fact is there are a lot of people sufferring as a result.

I think I could feel that suffering. You might think, "sure, who can't?" But here's the kicker: I felt the ripples of the attack *before* I even knew about it; before I read even a single headline.

This has happened before. At the time of the Boston marathon bombing, I felt a sudden, intense pain/anxiety, similar to this weekend. About 3 hours later, I saw it in the news, and I made the connection. Without the news, I wouldn't have any explanation of the sudden mood change. There was nothing local to myself.

I'm not sure if I should consider this a gift or a curse. Maybe both. It can be rather annoying, as it means my mood and my life can be affected by events half way around the world, even if I'm unaware of them. But I have to think there's some reason I have this ability. If I could just harness it somewhat. Or just stop bad stuff from happening all around the world...

;Date: 2023-10-09 11:17
;Desc: On being affected by world tragedies without even knowing.
;Tag: Philosophy
;Tag: Emotions
;Tag: Unconscious
;Tag: Connections