Most people are motivated by music or something generic like that so start there, but find what you’re most interested in and pursue that! I am very lazy at heart but no one sees me as that because I give myself the motivation I require (there’s that word again) to get what I need to done in order to provide for my family and I.

This all ties in with your original question, I promise. Since this life is so full of disorder and turmoil; you need the proper motivation to keep yourself on the right track – to keep yourself sane, really. By motivating yourself, you become happier which, in turn, helps you cope with all the negativity around us and in the world.

I try to help in every way I can but if I’m not able to, I move on. There’s no sense worrying about something you won’t be able to change. Most of the time this is much easier said than done but nevertheless, that should be your mindset. Millions of people struggle with anxiety (panic attacks) and it’s a really, really scary thing. Many strong people that I know have been through it and I’d like to try not to be one of them.

In short, do your best at everything you do. Always think positive. Don’t worry about the “things” in life; think about the lives themselves.

Most people are motivated by music or something generic like that so start there, but find what you’re most interested in and pursue that! I am very lazy at heart but no one sees me as that because I give myself the motivation I require (there’s that word again) to get what I need to done in order to provide for my family and I.

This all ties in with your original question, I promise. Since this life is so full of disorder and turmoil; you need the proper motivation to keep yourself on the right track – to keep yourself sane, really. By motivating yourself, you become happier which, in turn, helps you cope with all the negativity around us and in the world.

I try to help in every way I can but if I’m not able to, I move on. There’s no sense worrying about something you won’t be able to change. Most of the time this is much easier said than done but nevertheless, that should be your mindset. Millions of people struggle with anxiety (panic attacks) and it’s a really, really scary thing. Many strong people that I know have been through it and I’d like to try not to be one of them.

In short, do your best at everything you do. Always think positive. Don’t worry about the “things” in life; think about the lives themselves.

Here's the way I see it:

I can't experience any pain that is not mine. So if I am suffering over someone else's suffering, I am actually creating suffering, I am not helping. I don't 'handle' the pain around me because that is only creating more.

If I witness someone in pain, I don't believe I am doing them any service by suffering with them. I just don't think it is ever helpful to feel bad for someone. As a wise man said: empathy is helpful, sympathy is not.

So I do not fret over the state of the world or the state of humanity. That doesn't mean I can't or don't help people who are suffering, but I don't let it bother me that I can't help everyone. To do that would be to impede my ability to help and to create joy. There is a misconception that we must resonate with pain and suffering in order to help other people.

This is why we have sentiments like “I hate cancer” and “the battle against” this or that. Using negative emotions as motivation is a self-defeating way to be helpful, IMHO.

The most helpful person is someone who is free of suffering.

I partnered with my friend to blog about Random Acts of Kindness this month. The response has been good, but I had hoped better. It does start with us. And I'm exceptionally joyful to now be part of your project!

After seeing and experiencing that, playing with them and giving them water or soccer balls, I can never complain about anything in my life. I have annoyances, they have problems. Even if they're the last ones who realize it.