Where Else?

"If not here, where else could we bring alive compassion, justice and liberation? Jack Kornfield

Where else indeed?  In the contentious presidential election in the U.S., the frosty relationship between Russia and U.S., refugees and reactions to refugees, South Korea testing guided missiles -- it may seem that compassion, justice and liberation are mortally wounded.  But, that would be true only if we allow it.  The secret, it seems to me, is to develop these characteristics ourselves.