We desperately need more empathy because the 'it’s all about me' mindset only leads to the destruction of us.
A photo showing a movie theater patron on their cell phone in the auditorum, distrubing others around them. At first, I thought of my experience as mid-range annoyances, but I realized there’s a deeper issue at play. I’m going to call it the “it’s all about me” disease. It impacts good people of all backgrounds. It relies on a hyper-focus on one’s own needs and nobody else’s. The impact is a culture in which we don’t look out for each other, leaving us even more isolated.
And just like that, as John Legend is singing his most famous songs and fans are connecting to him and his music, scores of people start streaming out of the venue. Many even walked right in front of the stage as he was performing. It was awkward and rude, and became a perfect example of the rampant “it’s all about me” mindset plaguing this country.
Most can’t simply get out of their seat and discreetly leave. The process of packing up and schlepping your stuff out is disruptive. And in that moment, it was clear no one cared to think about their impact.In the large scheme of things, this isn’t a huge deal — especially in the context of everything going on in the world. It’s a concert. But what’s driving it is a huge problem. And that is the lack of regard for the feelings and experiences of others. We desperately need more empathy.
Angela Poe Russell is a local media personality and a fill-in host on KIRO Newsradio. You can read more ofGee gives his initial thoughts on the dropping out of President Joe Biden and the presumptive nomination of Kamala Harris. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.
Sports Weather Traffic Talk And Community. Home Mynorthwest.Com
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Angela Poe Russell: More evidence schools would be wise to lock up cell phonesAs more schools grapple with how to regulate students and their cell phones, a Seattle summer program officially took the leap this week.
Read more »
Angela Poe Russell: Why we should feel sorry for giant, billion-dollar grocery chainsThe good news is the rate of increase for grocery chains is slowing down due to increased expenses on their end.
Read more »
Angela Poe Russell: The lesson we all can learn from President BidenAs disturbed as I am by the state of politics, I do have President Biden to thank for giving me a new perspective on a personal matter.
Read more »
Angela Poe Russell: The unlikely scapegoat in the Donald Trump assassination attemptA Republican from Tennessee, said DEI was to blame for the tragedy that saw a gunman try to kill Donald Trump.
Read more »
Edgar Allan Poe house to close for fire-safety upgradesThe site, which consists of two adjoining townhomes on North Seventh Street near Spring Garden Street, is expected to reopen this fall, the National Park Service said.
Read more »
Quora’s Chatbot Platform Poe Allows Users to Download Paywalled Articles on DemandWIRED was able to download stories from publishers like the New York Times and the Atlantic using Poe’s Assistant bot. One expert calls it “prima facie copyright infringement,” which Quora disputes.
Read more »