Someone sober will worry about events going badly.
Let the lover be.”
– Rumi
These days, there seems to be bad news all around us. We have only to turn on the television to see the chaos going on in the world. While I can carry a deep prayer for the peace and well-being of all humanity, I don’t have to immerse myself in struggles far removed from me. There is nothing wrong with being a lover, with not worrying over the endless calamities you have no control over. While much in life is definitely sad, you don’t have to try to pay for it by being sad too. You can make art, make love, and make yourself happy, without feeling guilty for others’ choices and life’s never-ending disasters. When presented with an opportunity to do some good in the world, do it. When there’s nothing you can do, let yourself be a lover. It’s not irresponsible – it’s a sane response to a world gone mad.