We cannot eliminate hunger, but we can feed each other. We cannot eliminate loneliness, but we can hold each other. We cannot eliminate pain, but we can live a life of compassion.
In "The Book of Awakening," Mark Nepo expresses the idea that while we may not be able to eradicate fundamental human struggles like hunger, loneliness, or pain, we have the capacity to provide support and kindness to one another. This perspective highlights the importance of community and compassion in facing life's challenges. Instead of striving for the impossible, we can focus on the ways we can uplift others through our actions.
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