A withdrawn and gloomy mood can strike you as you think about the world's ills today because you feel that you have no power to lift others into the light of wellbeing. You may find yourself overwhelmed by guilt or anger because you cannot think of any recourse for those who are suffering. Yet as heavy as your heart is, your powerlessness is likely nothing more than an illusion caused by a flawed understanding of your limitations. If you work with others instead of trying to save the world on your own today, you will likely discover that your talents and skills can do much to affect positive change in the lives of people in need.

Though we may feel a bit gloomy as we mull over the problems humanity is facing in the current era, we can ensure that our thoughts do not overwhelm us by channeling them into constructive action. We cannot help the whole of humanity, but we can do our part to help bring about a culture in which all beings have ample opportunities to enjoy health and happiness. Alone, we are powerless to affect large-scale change, but we can do so much to make the world a better place by simply pooling our talents. Our hopelessness is transformed into hope when we can clearly see that our efforts are making a difference in the lives of people who are most in need of a helping hand. Your gloom will be replaced by motivation today as you come to see just how much you have to give.