I used to be much like you. I suffered from "existential depression" and was quite the misanthrope. However, I quickly discovered that there are amazing things in this world that don't make it on to the news, not to mention amazing people with wonderful mentalities. Yes, we might live in what some would consider a "corrupt" world, however, no one ever bothers to see the beauty in life.
My attitude changed the minute I began to indulge in the world around me; the twinkling of snow flakes as they fall from the sky, the warm, humid air of the summer, even the colourful leaves in autumn. I am still very much aware of the evil in the world, but I choose not to let it get me down. When I feel misanthropic I breathe and think of all the pleasant things in my life, like the forehead kisses my boyfriend gives me, or doing favours for people and seeing their faces light up!
Evil is prominent, but so is love and the wonders of the world. People call me ignorant, but I know very well the "perils" that lie around me, I just choose to glorify the good rather than the bad. It's in our nature to make a big deal out of the bad, as it is a defense mechanism, but it doesn't have to be. Just remember that there are beautiful things happening around you each second.
IIN to be anxious and preoccupied about all the bad in the world?
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I used to be much like you. I suffered from "existential depression" and was quite the misanthrope. However, I quickly discovered that there are amazing things in this world that don't make it on to the news, not to mention amazing people with wonderful mentalities. Yes, we might live in what some would consider a "corrupt" world, however, no one ever bothers to see the beauty in life.
My attitude changed the minute I began to indulge in the world around me; the twinkling of snow flakes as they fall from the sky, the warm, humid air of the summer, even the colourful leaves in autumn. I am still very much aware of the evil in the world, but I choose not to let it get me down. When I feel misanthropic I breathe and think of all the pleasant things in my life, like the forehead kisses my boyfriend gives me, or doing favours for people and seeing their faces light up!
Evil is prominent, but so is love and the wonders of the world. People call me ignorant, but I know very well the "perils" that lie around me, I just choose to glorify the good rather than the bad. It's in our nature to make a big deal out of the bad, as it is a defense mechanism, but it doesn't have to be. Just remember that there are beautiful things happening around you each second.