Lately, the world can feel heavier. Wars. Extremism. Environmental crises. Public scandals. Events that once felt distant now appear closer and more constant in our lives. Often, the discomfort is not just about the events themselves. These moments can shake deeper assumptions, about humanity, safety, and the direction the world is moving in. Questions naturally arise: How can humans do this? Where are we heading? What kind of future are we moving toward? These questions can feel unsettling, partly because many of these situations don’t have clear answers. And in many ways, none of us have really lived through a world quite like this before. Understanding this psychological response is important. Part 2 will explore how we can navigate this mentally. To be continued.