Every day the chaos and confusion in the headlines seem crazier than the day before. How can one make sense of it? Furthermore, how can one hold it without getting sucked into reactions that only take the mind further down the rabbit hole of negativity? This is my ongoing personal practice challenge. I’ve recently been spending time with the wisdom of the Dhammapada, a famous collection of the Buddha’s teachings that helps me hold current events in a practice context. I offer this reflection on the opening verses in hopes the teachings will support you as they have supported me.