What do you think is our responsability towards ending suffering?

I turned on the news today and I simply can't deal with what happens around the world. I feel powerless and selfish and I wonder what is our responsibility to the world? Should be strive to stay informed even if there is not much we could do? It is sometimes easy to have a narrow view and avoid the pain...but I feel that by choosing to focus on my "local" circumstances is unfair to those who do not have a choice if to deal or not with the tragedies that surround them. Should we strive to end suffering or do you take it as a necessary part of life?

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sunrisehawk · 61-69, M

What we do is the most important thing. Donation of money, time, energy or ideas that help others is what counts. If it makes you feel good, but doesn't touch some else, it doesn't matter much. If you make life better for someone, then you've accomplished something.

Each life that you touch in a positive way may be multiplied as they help others. You can't save the world, you can only save a person, so don't feel bad about not helping all, just help where you can.