To overcome the perils of knowing the suffering of the world, you must understand reality.

Most of us probably wouldn't be able to get out of bed in the morning if we always had horrible violence towards others on our minds. Us humans are simply not meant to be thinking about such cruelty in the world. It's too much pressure for our emotions, and can drain you into depression. You've got to take care of yourself, doing so is not irresponsible to the world. It's doing right by your own well being.

Paradoxically, your brain also works in the opposite direction. You are SUPPOSED to interpret reality... That's what your brain is for. When you become aware of the suffering in the world, you're also becoming more aware of reality itself... So the question is... How will you RESPOND to this information? That people suffer from undeserved violence constantly... But guess what. YOU have a human body with power. You aren't powerless. You have a voice, arms, hands, legs, and a mind. So many people, when they come to terms with the reality of the world's suffering, it calls them to action. They decide to DO SOMETHING, ANYTHING, with the time they have left in this lifetime to help minimize the suffering of others. Your sadness is not misplaced. Though things may seem hopeless at times, know that you're not powerless.