We are born with the gift of senses – eyes to see, ears to hear, and hearts to feel. Yet, we often find ourselves questioning the purpose of these senses when we fail to acknowledge the suffering of others.
Why do we turn a blind eye to the struggles of those around us? Why do we tune out the cries for help, the whispers of desperation, and the screams of agony? Why do our hearts remain unmoved, unresponsive to the pain and the suffering that surrounds us?
The answer lies not in the absence of empathy, but in the desensitization of our senses. We are constantly bombarded with images, sounds, and stories of suffering, that we become numb to their impact. We begin to see suffering as a distant reality, something that happens to others, but not to us.
But what if we were to reclaim our senses? What if we were to see the world with fresh eyes, to hear the cries of the suffering with attentive ears, and to feel the pain of others with compassionate hearts?
Perhaps then, we would be moved to action. Perhaps then, we would be inspired to make a difference. Perhaps then, we would be able to create a world where suffering is alleviated, and compassion reigns.