Still in the mode of silence, quiet contemplation. I turn on the radio and brace for the latest news. I do think it's important to be engaged with the things of the world, but we all need a bit of distance and space. Don't want to be in a purely "reactive" mode.
The eternal chaos of emotion.
So many problems. You realize you can't solve the world. You experience it. Try to live with grace, peace, intelligence, love and compassion. When they finally lay you to rest, wouldn't it be nice if they said, "He/She was a force for good."