Tragedies in the world remind us that we are all interconnected. We want to respond to each other in hard times in the best possible way. If you find yourself feeling that you are responsible for everything and everyone, you may feel so overwhelmed that you do nothing at all. If you allow yourself to feel compassion for the world and compassion for yourself, you often find the best way to respond to the situation around you. The ability to stay in touch with yourself and what you need allows you to be generous in balance with the needs of others. Loving yourself allows you to know that what you choose to give in a situation is enough, just as you are enough. A great contribution can be made by us all when we are willing to think about a place in the world where love and support are needed, and to send lovingkindness, both in our thoughts and in our actions.