Given the fact that I know somewhere in the world right now, some one is crying from a pain I will never be...

Everywhere in the world right now, there are people who will never be able to fathom how much pain you must be putting yourself through for feeling guilty over something you cannot control, but they go on with their lives without feeling like a bad person.

Very philosophical. I was thinking the same thing earlier today as I looked away from at least 20 homeless people begging for money. The problem is too big for one person to solve. You will fall into a deep depression thinking about everybody's pain. You have had or will have your own pain to deal with. I don't think that means you should stop caring. I always help when I can, and I donate to many causes. The charities who help many people are a real solution, so donating money to non-profits like the Red Cross or March of Dimes, makes me feel like I'm helping people across the world.

You are right. There are millions of people hurting right now. Just think of the people in China, Mynmar or right here in the US. You reach out and do what you can do. Some people give money to anything from Unicef to the Humane Society. There are plenty of causes to go around. Pick one.

If you don't have money to give right now, then give of your time. Visit some old folks at a nursing home. Help serve meals at a homeless shelter or volunteer at your local animal shelter.

Your life will be richer for it.

The measure of a person is that they know the injustices of

the world are vast. And that there fondest wish is that some

day the pain stops for all. Until that takes place, caring is

a start. Helping just one at home means a lot. Put your hand

out to a neighbor. You will find them grateful. Peace.

Such is life. crappy things happen to people every second. Unless you have the ability to end wars, fund the world, and feed and educate everyone, no use stressing over things you cant change. It makes you a good person tho' for even thinking about it. Most dont.

ABSOLUTELY NOT ...........First of all .. a "bad" person would not be aware that there are people in pain from things outside their personal reality; Secondly... your awareness is indication that you have the ability to have empathy for those who experience pain unknown to you. And in conclusion ... by experiencing empathy you have done something. Yes, you will go one with your life ... but you will carry the awareness of empathy with you........ and that is what good people do.

Not at all. If we stopped our lives from progressing everytime someone was hurt emotionaly or physically we would cease to exist as these things happen every second of the day. Live your life and focus on what you can help with.

well "nothing" is a little harsh. think of what skills you have, time you have, or money you have. If you have a mind and a voice you can use them to change the world even if only a piece at a time.

No. The only way you would be a bad person is if you COULD do something about it and still did nothing.

not functioning properly because someone somewhere is crying would be making you irrisponsible towards those you can effect like family members friends and people you come into contact with daily.They are your main resposibility not everyone else in the world hun.