The brain is capable of such contradictions. Robin Williams was beloved by many because he made people laugh even while struggling himself. What a feat!

I just sat with a street friend who'd had a hard day. What a light to see her smile, as we chatted about her worth while she was down on herself. It did not change my day's melancholy - but, what a light all the same.

(We do not have to be perfect, or perfectly well, to do good & meaningful & necessary work in this, our oh so hurting world.)