A man distraught by the suffering he saw around him cried out to God, asking why he didn't do something to help. God responded that he had done something - he had sent the man. The reflections suggest that instead of complaining, people should do what they can to help make the world better, as suffering comes from greed, hatred, delusion and fear, and helping others is important for spiritual development.

1. Do Something!
A man distraught by all the pain and suffering he
saw all around him broke down and banged his
fists into the dirt. His head turns upward
and he yells at his God.
"Look at this mess. Look at all this pain and
suffering. Look at all this killing and hate.
God. Oh God!
WHY DON'T YOU DO SOMETHING!!"
And his God spoke to him and said
"I did. I sent you."
ReflectionS
* Let us stop complaining; do not be negative. We
should do what we can to help make the world a
better place to live in.
* Pain and suffering arise in the world of people
because of the defilements of Greed, Hatred,
Delusion and Fear.
* Charity, service or reaching out to others to
help relieve their suffering are essential practices
in walking the Spiritual Path.