Pause for Reflection

The saying is true, "you don't know how good you have it." Often, we get caught up in the problems we face day to day, thinking that they are the end of our world as we know it. We are so fortunate. I am not just talking about the cliche reasons such as having a roof over our heads, the ability to have three meals a day, and so on. I am talking about the fact that we don't have to sleep in fear of being abducted, massacred or mutilated. This security I have in knowing that I am going to make it to morning is the most blessed thing. After watching The Rescue: Invisible Children, I was forced to reflect on my life. Sadly, I have been trapped in this naive bubble all my life. I have always known that devastating evil lurks in our world but I have chosen to ignore it. Knowing the destruction of human lives that happens every day due to violence puts a damper on my selfish world. I feel so insignificant that I can be here enjoying an education while there are lives at risk. Honestly, I envy those who travel to these places in hopes of improving them. All I can do is sit here and enjoy the fine luxuries of life, maybe donate a little here and there. I wish there was something I could do.