Feelings of altruism can guide you toward philanthropic opportunities today. But as you endeavor to make a positive difference you may find that the enormous quantity of hurt, want, and injustice you see in the world disheartens you and makes your efforts seem worthless. Before you can once again immerse yourself in the selfless endeavors you once found exciting and rewarding, you may need to consider that while your sympathetic labors may have little effect on global levels of positivity, they can have a profound effect on the individuals whose lives you've worked to improve. If you allow your love of humanity and your desire to help people carry you forward today, your enthusiasm for charitable work will likely never waver.
Great feats of philanthropy become possible when we are guided in our efforts to help others by strong feelings of selflessness and an empathetic attitude. Charitable work can be difficult as our most fervent efforts seem to have little effect when we consider the wide scope of suffering in the world. Yet our ability to understand the emotions of individuals coping with situations we've never experienced can energize us by reminding us of the difference our contribution can make in the life of one person or in the lives of many. Our motivation remains strong in the face of overwhelming odds because our selfless feelings give us the encouragement we need to persevere. The intense emotions that visions of suffering awaken within you today can provide you with the incentive you need to make a difference.