Worry

Worry is an addiction

That interferes with compassion.

Worry is a problem that seems to be rampant. Perhaps it is due to the nature of our  overly advanced civilization; perhaps it is a measure of our own spiritual degeneracy.

Whatever the source, it is clear that worry is not useful. It is a cancer of the  emotions concern gone compulsive. It eats away at body and mind.

It does no good to say, “Don’t think about it.” You’ll only worry more. It is far  better to keep walking your path, changing what you can. The rest must be dissolved in compassion.

In this world of infants with immune deficiencies, racial  injustice, economic imbalance, personal violence, and international conflict, it is  impossible to address everyone’s concerns.

Taking care of yourself and doing  something good for those whom you meet is enough. That is compassion, and we  must exercise it even in the face of the overwhelming odds.

Whenever you meet a problem, help if it is in your power to do so. After you  have acted, withdraw and be unconcerned about it. Walk on without ever mentioning it to anybody.

Then there is no worry, because there has been action.