With all the strife that’s going on in the world at any given moment, if a person were to constantly worry and be perpetually unhappy because of that, they’d make themselves sick and miserable. It is completely unfair to someone for them to feel guilt about all the badness going on around them especially when it wasn’t caused by them and they can’t make any instantaneous sweeping changes that are going to correct the problems.
Amusements and entertainment in our lives are a necessary outlet for us and it is something to be enjoyed. God knows we all need to laugh and smile and have fun once in a while on top of trying to keep our sanity as we plow through the daily grind. If someone abstains from entertainment as some kind of tribute or recognition to those that are suffering, I’m sure there is merit in that in their minds but I also think it could end up being unhealthy and unproductive in the long run because you’re denying yourself a form of release and an outlet for pleasure.
I would love to immediately end all the suffering going on and it pains me to know of all the terrible things going on in the world around me. Realistically, as one person among 6 billion others, I know that on my own I won’t change the world but I’m satisfied doing my part whenever and wherever I can to make a difference because even though it will be a small impact, it will be meaningful nonetheless.