I get told this all the time. It's always said negatively too. Is there such a thing and why is it bad? Most people are so selfish or apathetic about what's going on in the world. Why is it bad to care? There are thousands of people in Africa suffering and dying. There's homeless and jobless and hungry people right here in the US. Months after the Tsunami in Asia, no one talks about it anymore. But it's still chaos over there. People still don't have homes, some lost their entire family. It's going to take decades to rebuild the lives of those people. But mere weeks after it happened, after the body count was released, people forgot and went back to living as if it never happened. It isn't as if these things stop me from living happily, but every once and a while I wil shed a tear, or drop to my knees and pray. I get laughed at and even a few times- yelled at. I'm told that I shouldn't care that much. Is it really that wrong?
I care too much too. Its depressing sometimes. People that dont care much think its stupid, because they don't care. Its not bad unless it makes you unhappy.
I am the same way! Don't let others get you down just because you care about people and things that are going on in the world today. If someone asks "why do you care so much", just tell them "because i can".
i think about shit that others say don't care about. i never pay attention to them though. things that are on my mind all the time are politics, philosophy, and how bad people have it that are inmates in the penal institutions. My obsession with critical thinking is probably the reason why i don't have much friends in life. It seems as if my books are my best friends. personally, i don't know what advice i can give to better ure situation besides think of a way to change the situation that makes u unhappy.
There is no such thing as caring too much, you seem to be full of compassion and that is an indisputable strength. Don't be discouraged by those who try to shout you down, it comes with the territory of being a concerned citizen. I used to be ridiculed as well for my beliefs and causes. DO NOT GIVE UP!!
I'm also frequently said that I "care too much", but how much is too much? It is not like I don't enjoy life because of it, so if it doesn't hurt me, nor does it hurt the others, why should I stop caring? The world is like it is because people don't care enough, not beacuse they care too much! It is not that we care too much, it's that they don't care enough... So, don't you worry, I'm sure you are a sensitive and sensible woman who someday (if it is not happening already) will help others realize how much better life can be if you care about others. Don't let what others say affect you...
they tell you you care too much because they dont understand that its wrong to be obsessed with yourself. So many people are obsessed with themselves, and it seems to be a recent phenomenon. Even many "hippies" I know are completely obsessed with themselves.
Most people are disgustingly apathetic and intentionally ignorant. Most also live in some degree of fantasy about life and the world. (religious people, for example) People don't like reality pushed in their face. They would much rather stay in their comfortable safe little universes. I'm not sure who said it...Hunter S. Thompson, maybe...but you must comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable. Rock on, sister! Love, KT
I think it is Great that you DO care, and the capability to have empathy. I know from as an example of my Home Health Care worker I have right now, my mental instability and severe depression leaves me unable alot of the time to care about anything including myself. Over the last years I have had several different Caregivers to help me and when the depression hits and I have had no human contact for days, there is a huge difference between the 2 basic types of Caregivers I have had over the years. Type A- Thinks nothing other than the paycheck and calling in to work sick every two weeks, is not dependaple and not sincere, is only in it for the money. Type B- Is the one as a Caregiver actually 'CARES' of course mine needs her job, only she helps me so much more that Type A mostly because she does not look at the clock every 5 minutes in order to 'be done with me', She at times works over and has been here half past five in the afternoon when she does not have to, and shows up . When persons like myself get so depressed and down it is very easy to see from the start which one's care and which one's dont. If I am not able to care about myself, it is those people like you who do CARE that make a differnece in my life. It is the worst feeling to not be able to care and to know someone gets paid to help me and even they dont care, doesn't brighten my day much. Caring People = Save Lives and make a difference in others lives even when they dont know it. Keep Caring tell your friends who complain of it they may be 'needing' you to be there and care for them, and you will so they do not need to be mean to you and try and turn your heart to stone. Peace -RX
Thanks, that was really encouraging. It bothered me inside to hear such disapproving opinons of my attitude towards the world today. but this really helps. thanks.
