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We do not need to fight in wars to prevent wars, and we do not need to mindlessly give away all of our wealth and time, or to sacrifice our personal health and well-being to make things better.

What matters is that we do not take our privileges for granted and that we recognize the gravity of our action and inaction alike in the fight of good against evil.

If we truly want the world to be a better place to live in for us all, remember—however significant or insignificant we perceive each action to be—that no practice of gratitude, generosity, kindness, and love is without consequence, and, conversely, no practice of bitterness, spite, profligacy, and hate is without consequence. If we neglect this responsibility, we have no right to complain when we observe all the conflict, suffering, and death inflicted upon our world.

Enjoy the fruits of our labor, but never forget that the battle between good and evil rages on and, more importantly, that you do not have a choice to opt out of it.