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Faith and Values: Can you stay informed about global events and still have joy?

Is it possible to be geopolitically informed and be happy at the same time? I wonder sometimes. It feels like the world is backsliding and getting uglier by the day. Although, I suppose the truth is that humans have been doing both good and bad things ever since they evolved. If we let all the bad news wear us down, then evil wins. I think there is a balance to find while staying aware, empathetic and compassionate.