US Shootings in Schools...again.

Today, as I was sitting in the vet's office waiting for my dog to complete his chemo, I heard the TV above my head announcing that there has been yet another school shooting, this time in California. We argue over what is the cause of this problem. Is it guns? Is it gun laws? Is it mental health? Well, there is no clear cut answer. There is only a lot of grey.

So sad. I'd say a good chunk of the problem is the isolation that we feel due in part to social media. Even though we have more access to information and people, we are more isolated as a society than ever in human history. This kid was dealing with divorce and death, (heavy stuff for a teenager) yet had very little support, I imagine. We have turned from a village, taking care of one another, to a society of hermits.

Check on friends who you haven't heard from in a while or someone who may be "acting weird". Don't expect those in need to come to you. You have to be proactive in your relationships. Be the one to reach out, not the one waiting for the phone to ring. Make conversation in person, even if it's small talk. And make eye contact. Let the other person know that you are really listening and care. You never know what someone else may be going through. Remember, in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make. ❤

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