Indifference and apathy, being without feeling, is another voice of depression. We're bored but on a more profound level. You can bet indifference is showing up in my life, too, for aren't we all but reflections of each other? I may feel, or more precisely, not feel, one way or another about situations or tasks but rarely does it apply to individuals. Apathy cloaks and conceals passion and unresolved conflicts. The mind escapes and seeks refuge in the intellect. One is thinking, not feeling, going through the motions, existing. It can go on for days, weeks or months.
What's the antidote? Fun and amusement can shuttle nothingness away temporarily. However, when apathy runs deep, so do its dangers. Individuals consumed with apathy or indifference don't make much headway because to feel nothing is the opposite of peace. Nothing. It's a commentary on the state of grace.
It shows up as a lack of gratitude, bad manners and rudeness. One simply doesn't care who or what is impacted. Herein, lies the mystery of breaking the choke hold of indifference. Apathy is the opposite of joy, caring and well-being. It is the opposite of motivated service in action.
So next time, if I'm greeted with indifference masquerading as bad manners, I'll try not to take it personally. I'm a Sensitive. From my experience, it is far better to possess and express feelings of anger and hurt than to be feeling Nothing at all. At least with emotions one knows one is alive for better or worse.
How does one alter the feeling of nothingness in a constructive, healthy way? How do we respond when confronted with poor manners or withdrawal of an intimate? Do we dare look inside for the answers or will we cling to our justifications and story?
Apathy denies its very own existence.
Trust me, I understand now, what the survivors and cutters teach. It's better to feel than to feel nothing. Apathy. Indifference is the enemy of Love and Peace.
Love Always Wins!.....except in tennis. Peace.
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