Do you feel sorry for others?

That is well deserved BR Lipstickstain. I might add more often than not, we in someway identify with the pain - may be because we have been through it ourselves, or someone close to us has been through it. Or we may fear such pain. That is the reason we look for rememdy, indirectly consoling ourselves. :)

Yes, I couldn't agree more. Our inclination to happiness is the reason for all those empathic feelings. We ourselves want to be and stay happy. We don't want to be distressed. This is the reason that solely motivates other similar feelings that accumulates into kindness. There are not many persons who don't care, but most of them are just afraid to face it or, probably too busy in finding excuses for not helping others. Thanks so much for your insightful response. Welcome to myLot God bless you

Hello, Well it only feels hard if you don't feel a sincere urge for it and do it just as your duty or with some other expectations. But if you are truly compassionate person and don't expect anything in return your help will be worth something. Thanks so much for your response. God bless you

No problem.. Compassion and caring is inside all of us.. It's just need to go and hone it more to be able to make other people happy and help others...

Hello, I often wonder why people should suffer this way when there is plenty of things we can do about it. We aggressively seek international domination, wealth and improved technology but we care less about the hazards that we make in the process. Nuclear weapons and their testing, the unthinking industrialization, lack of social awareness should be the fundamental issues to address. These health anomalies are partly caused by the sudden change in global atmosphere. The life span of a normal human being is cut to almost half. There are poor people dying of malnutrition. It freaks me out how those people dominating the global scenario can shift their attention from this. It is mere wishful thinking to have a wonderful earth without actually setting it as an aim. Thanks for your contribution. God bless you

Hello, One of those great saints of India once mentioned that one should help poor only from one's surplus, otherwise that help may increase expectations which in turn can harm your moral. You help them with limited capacity but with sincere urge. This is all you need. Thanks for sharing your views. God bless you

Well, there is meaning for everything. If God has chosen them to be that way, I hope He must have a concrete reason for that. Who will understand the plans He has. We shouldn't worry about life's apparent injustice. A helping hand is what we need to give them. We should consider it as our responsibility and not means to gain virtue. Help is effective when its sincere and candid. Thanks so much for this wonderful response. God bless you

Hello, I completely agree to that. I wonder what this world would be if there were no place for compassion and empathy in human heart. Are you an easy target? I will call that being a tough believer. Thanks so much for this wonderful contribution. God bless you

Dear voldrox, You should consider yourself lucky to have that kinda empathy in you. When you think about how distressful life other people have in this earth, you even forget your own sufferings for a few moments. This particular feeling initiates all help and fraternity. Even if you can't do any serious help, praying sincerely for them is a lot you can do. Thanks so much for your participation. God bless you

Hello Matt, Well about the people you are talking about,they are actually a victim of self pity. They love to be unhappy as they think that would bring them lots of sympathy from others. But those who struggle to uplift their life are truly honorable. Thanks so much for your contribution. God bless you

Hello peks, I don't think that monetary help is the only thing they need. They don't need consolation or sympathy. What they need is a few wise words and lot of empathy. Even if you can do anything significant for these people, if you just feel their pain and be sorry for them and stay by their side, that would be of enough help. People often show kindness to people they are indifferent to. That can't be a sincere help. That is just pretension. You feel sorry for those who are in distress, and that is what makes your intentions pure. Thanks for your response God bless you

Hello, I know how it feels. If your intention is earnest, you will be, one day blessed with such power to help them. Don't worry you will get the opportunity. God always listens to our intentions. He gives more importance to intentions than to our deeds. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful opinion God bless you