Dear Carrie,
I have grandchildren near your age so I experience our changing culture somewhat differently. There is suffering. And there is a way out of suffering Siddhartha Gotoma said. Reading the Dahmapada and practicing what it says may be of value. I'm reminded of what Gandhi said: "if you want to make others happy, be compassionate. If you want to be happy, be compassionate." You sound like a wonderful person and I expect everything will be fine. Warm and kind regards to you and all readers.
On Dec 27, 2012 Conrad P. Pritscher wrote :
I have grandchildren near your age so I experience our changing culture somewhat differently. There is suffering. And there is a way out of suffering Siddhartha Gotoma said. Reading the Dahmapada and practicing what it says may be of value. I'm reminded of what Gandhi said: "if you want to make others happy, be compassionate. If you want to be happy, be compassionate." You sound like a wonderful person and I expect everything will be fine. Warm and kind regards to you and all readers.