Meaning

"Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility..... nation to nation .. ... human to human..... and human to other forms of life." Dalai Lama

It helps me to not become discouraged in this caregiving role if I can find a sense of meaning and purpose about it, larger than the every day tasks and sacrifice. Finding meaning and taking care of oneself are so important for caregivers, at least for me. So, Universal responsibility, suggest Dalai Lama. That resonates with other beliefs I have that our actions affect us all, and that as good stewards and citizens we behave in a way cognizant of others. Seems easier to apply on a large, general scale than to the individual, the care of one other person. Is it just as important to be caregiver for one person as it is to work to preserve the rain forest?