When saving the world threatens to overwhelm you

This piece comes from my Zen school's newsletter and I just thought it was perfect in the face of all we're dealing with in environment. It's a gift for all of you who are working to save the world for the rest of us.

The first part is a letter from a student to Zen Master Seung Sahn, who founded the Kwan Um School. The second part is ZMSS's response:

 

Dear Zen Master Seung Sahn,

I feel like I'm going crazy. I'm working for the Legal Aid Society, and the maximum caseload at any one time is...