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The drama in Syria captivates much of the world. We sit and watch horrified as innocent civilians and children suffer. The pictures coming out of the devastated city are truly heart-wrenching and the fabric that nightmares are created out of. As if to add to that unbelievable suffering, a bomb exploded in a Coptic church in Cairo, Egypt targeting women and children. Their only crime was going to attend the morning liturgy in church. In Germany, another bomb blast detonated in a Christmas village killing shoppers. Around the world, atrocities cry out, and the earth calls out for justice. Many of us watch in shock, plunging into sadness because we are helpless to do anything to halt the turmoil happening around the world. It is very easy to fall into depression watching the news, but this is not helpful for anyone. We need to watch with open minds and hearts. But when it is overwhelming us, we need to take a break. We are still among the living and have a life to live. While the homage we may show to those killed is a great tribute, those who died have moved on and so should we. What can we do to stay mentally strong in the face of horrifying news? Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
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