A Westerner once asked a beloved Indian philanthropist how he could walk past beggars without stopping. His answer was not indifference — it was hard-won wisdom about the limits of scattered compassion and the power of focused, sustainable care. This article draws on ancient parables, contemplative traditions, and modern psychology to explore one of the most difficult questions on the wholistic path: how do we stay open-hearted in a world that never stops asking for more?
