Sometimes in life it is difficult to know whether to feel fortunate or upset.
For instance, when we see a picture depicting instances of inequality, on the one hand, we might feel that we are fortunate compared to so many people. On the other hand, we feel sad that others are in such great pain. In my opinion, in these instances we should reflect on our fortunate situation and appreciate it as an opportunity to work for the benefit of others.
We don’t have to do anything extraordinary to be special, and being a responsible human being is not rocket science. However, we have to be pure in our hearts to understand that suffering is painful for everyone. Therefore, any little effort we make to bring happiness to others can mean a lot to many. Please open your hearts. Boston.7/10/13