The shadow defines the light

While there may be a litany of lies, manipulation and distortion of the truth and horrors in existence in the world, I believe that it imperative to keep a balanced perspective. These things are abhorrent because they exist in sharp contrast to what we value. War is terrible because we want peace; lies are terrible because we prize truth; manipulation is terrible because we prize freedom and so on and so forth.
I think it's important to be reminded of this, and when surveying the problems that exist in our society, seek to see the solutions delineated by the problems and of greater importance to them. It's easy to become overwhelmed and powerless in the face of global world issues, and unfortunately many cognizant people who would like to be able to effect change switch off and become apathetic.
However, I believe that by allowing awareness of the issues that we face to illustrate the positive qualities and actions that need to be be strengthened, it becomes a motivating fuel for action and the impetus for affirming higher values and outcomes.
Don't buy into the fear and allow it to colour your world. Let the shadows define the light.