The world can seem like a dark place sometimes...
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I was talking to my mom on the phone earlier today. She’s currently traveling in a less developed region of India and told me about a dog she saw on the street— ears bloody, eyes injured, and in terrible condition, walking aimlessly.
She was quiet for a moment, then started crying, saying how sorry she felt but how helpless she was. There was no vet in the area, and she doesn’t have much experience with dogs, especially larger ones. She saw several dogs in similar conditions over the past few days. It’s heartbreaking and, at the same time, makes her feel hopeless.
I don’t know what happened to that dog, and I know how cruel it feels to leave him or her there. But sometimes, it’s one of those moments where you feel completely powerless to help.
I’ve traveled to many places where I’ve seen and felt the same. I know what it’s like to witness something so sad, knowing it’s happening every day. We all hear about terrible things in the news—what’s happening to people and animals—and it can be overwhelming. I feel this deeply because I follow many platforms on social media and news outlets that highlight the darker side of the world. And at some point, I just have to turn it all off. Shut my mind off.
I’m not here to talk about what we can do to help—whether that’s donating, volunteering, or even taking big steps like traveling somewhere to make a difference. Instead, I want to share what I usually do when these heavy moments hit me during the day:
I know Thanksgiving is tomorrow for many on the other side of the world, but I try to find moments to feel grateful every day, especially when I’m feeling like this. Right now, I’m grateful for having my girl with me—healthy and happy.
I look at Lucky and pour all the love I have into her. By doing that, I brighten my day—and hers too. It doesn’t solve the world’s problems, but it’s a reminder of the small moments we can control.
For me, it’s about finding comfort in the here and now. I might not always be able to change the world, but I can give my dog love, and through that, I remind myself that care and kindness—even in small doses—can create something beautiful ❤️
She was quiet for a moment, then started crying, saying how sorry she felt but how helpless she was. There was no vet in the area, and she doesn’t have much experience with dogs, especially larger ones. She saw several dogs in similar conditions over the past few days. It’s heartbreaking and, at the same time, makes her feel hopeless.
I don’t know what happened to that dog, and I know how cruel it feels to leave him or her there. But sometimes, it’s one of those moments where you feel completely powerless to help.
I’ve traveled to many places where I’ve seen and felt the same. I know what it’s like to witness something so sad, knowing it’s happening every day. We all hear about terrible things in the news—what’s happening to people and animals—and it can be overwhelming. I feel this deeply because I follow many platforms on social media and news outlets that highlight the darker side of the world. And at some point, I just have to turn it all off. Shut my mind off.
I’m not here to talk about what we can do to help—whether that’s donating, volunteering, or even taking big steps like traveling somewhere to make a difference. Instead, I want to share what I usually do when these heavy moments hit me during the day:
I know Thanksgiving is tomorrow for many on the other side of the world, but I try to find moments to feel grateful every day, especially when I’m feeling like this. Right now, I’m grateful for having my girl with me—healthy and happy.
I look at Lucky and pour all the love I have into her. By doing that, I brighten my day—and hers too. It doesn’t solve the world’s problems, but it’s a reminder of the small moments we can control.
For me, it’s about finding comfort in the here and now. I might not always be able to change the world, but I can give my dog love, and through that, I remind myself that care and kindness—even in small doses—can create something beautiful ❤️