Helplessness in the Face of Pain

I feel shut down right now. There is so much pain for everyone and I can feel the psychic wall coming down in protection.  I have been crying at any provocation - at work, at home, in the car.

I am taking this time, these feelings, this sense of helplessness as a sign that I am supposed to look up and out, see those I have surrounding me and count on us all to be strong when we can, be kind when we can, extend our arms out when we are able...

To love another person is to see the face of God.