12-19-2012, 08:49 AM
The answer, imho is two prong:
First, as stated in the OP, it more closely involves you. 'There but by the grace of God...' any of those children feel like it could have been your loved own murdered.
“Zuckerberg Said, ‘A Squirrel Dying In Your Front Yard May Be More Relevant To Your Interests Right Now Than People Dying In Africa’”
What directly involves you will trump those tragedies that don't.
Secondly, it is a proactive method for us to deal with pain. If we felt all pain throughout the world you would be less likely to survive, let alone cope with the pain that arises within your own life- your own world of influence.
First, as stated in the OP, it more closely involves you. 'There but by the grace of God...' any of those children feel like it could have been your loved own murdered.
“Zuckerberg Said, ‘A Squirrel Dying In Your Front Yard May Be More Relevant To Your Interests Right Now Than People Dying In Africa’”
What directly involves you will trump those tragedies that don't.
Secondly, it is a proactive method for us to deal with pain. If we felt all pain throughout the world you would be less likely to survive, let alone cope with the pain that arises within your own life- your own world of influence.