Yes. Yes I have wondered if this epidemic. But then I look around and realize it may only be like this in this country. Perhaps it's spreading. I'm a Christian though and I understand this world to be broken and all the people in it to be broken.
Ancient Greek philosphers felt that way. It's where the concept of a soul-mate comes from. That we're seeking what completes us (I find that to be rubbish though )
The world I've seen has shown me that people suck. But it has also shown me that if you look for it, you'll find good and great people everywhere at a given time in their lives.
And no, you won't understand I'm afraid. It is beyond comprehension at this point in our understanding. Collectively we cannot solve the issues.
Sorry to hear about the house. I do know that in my own life, I understand something a little differently. I thought I knew. I thought I understood the saying that to get something great, we have to have an empty hand.
I very much see that differently now
Be well.
AJ
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" MLK Put the glass down... "Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."