The Right Balance

I read a very interesting article in ZEIT MAGAZIN the German equivalent of The New York  Times Magazine.
It looked at the tendency of so many people to hide from constant barrage of news ( most of them terrible) by becoming completely focused on the internal. Examples mentioned where the newish craft boom, yoga and mindfulness and the back to the land chic versus political engagement.
Interesting in particular to me is the existence of a magazine called Delayed Gratification http://www.slow-journalism.com/ which deals with articles of relevance ( politics,business) with a delay of 3 months, researching what really has relevance .
I think crafts,yoga, pretty blogs,chickens etc can become all absorbing and nothing but a fashion. I also think striking the right balance that connects us to a calming presence,  being alert to the daily wold matters and acting in the world to bring peace and environmental concern is the way to go.