I look at the world, a world
which holds so many broken people
and I cry
because I can’t fix all the broken people,
no, I cannot fix so many,
no matter what different strategies I try.
I see the broken people on tv
my heart splinters into a thousand pieces
broken apart just like they are
because I want to save them and it seems there’s no way to repair
so much damage
where to start?
so many broken people
and I want to save them but I do not stand a chance
unless I can first find a way to mend
my own heart.
© Experimentsinfiction 2021, All Rights Reserved
Some people say self-care is selfish
But I disagree. Before I started working on my own problems, I would never have dreamed about trying to make a better world for other people. I would give in to despair and say ‘there’s nothing I can do.’ Perhaps there’s not a lot that I can do, but I have a moral responsibility to do what I can, especially as I chose to bring two children into this world.
According to the latest David Attenborough documentary on Netflix, we may have just ten years to save the planet for humanity and for all the creatures with whom we share it. That’s the time it will take for my eldest son to reach adulthood. We can’t leave this to the next generation.
The world is broken, and we all need to do our bit to repair it. Begin by being kind to yourself.
oh! very heart touching ❤️❤️… amazing
Thank you ❤️
Oh ..to mend our broken hearts first, and then we’ll see how much we can help … no matter what .. ever little effort is a little step for mankind …
That is true Ivor and I know you are with me on this!
I will give my best shot .. and we must do whatever we can 💕🌏
I thoroughly thoroughly agree with you. We can help better if we first sort things out within us. I don’t think that takes long if we prioritise it and take a holistic approach.
Thank you Jude!
A pleasure always.
Excellent. Reminds me very much of Eleanor Rigby by the Beatles, all the lonely people are also broken people.
Good point Hobbo, thank you. It’s a similar sentiment, and a great song!
🙂
lovely
Thank you 😊
So poignant, Ingrid. I had Eleanor Rigby in my head, too.
Self-care is important, and not at all the same thing as being selfish. We have a broken world with lots of broken people. One person can’t fix everything, but we can all try to help fix something.
My point exactly! Thank you Merril.
You’re very welcome.
Self care is not selfish at all!! And you can’t help every broken person so yeah, what we should work on is ourselves. If everyone works on themselves, the world will be a better place. Beautiful poem ♥
Thank you for your kind comment 🙏
Most welcome! ♥♥
We need to work together and not let our differences get in the way. Beautifully written, Ingrid!
Thank you Eugenia 😊
Most welcome!
This is so simple yet so poignant and beautiful!
Thank you 🙏
A wonderful post, Ingrid! <3 Beautiful and wise poem and an urgent message about our broken earth. Love your observation that we must first mend ourselves. All the best! 🙂
Thank you Cheryl! All the best to you also ❤️
This is it exactly. So many times we metaphorically (or in reality) volunteer to clean other people’s houses, when our own (also not tidy) is the best one to first volunteer to take care of. (I have often been guilty. :)) If we all better took care of ourselves and our own messes, the world would be better taken care of. Easier said than done, but worth the effort. Then again, there is something to be said for looking outside ourselves as well, when we are feeling able. Taking focus off ourselves, truly listening, is important too. Lovely post, Ingrid xoxo
Thank you for your insightful comment Lia 😊🙏
Hugs gal 🙂💗💓 xoxo
The healing journey begins within. 💓 An empathic and compassionate message, Ingrid. 💕
Thank you Michele 🤗
Being kind to yourself just means more kindness for everyone else. Wonderful, thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome! Thank you K.!
A beautiful and touching piece, Ingrid, and I love your final message that we must start the healing process by healing ourselves.
oh sooo true.. and lovely Ingrid❣️
“so many broken people
and I want to save them but I do not stand a chance
unless I can first find a way to mend
my own heart”
Thank you Cindy! 💔❤️❤️
it’s my pleasure 💖❣️
Thought provoking poem and post–
Thank you 🙏
It’s a difficult thing to be kind to yourself, to even like yourself. (K)
And some days it seems harder than others.
A beautifully thoughtful post, Ingrid
Thank you Carolyn 🙏