Why do people only feel badly about how they treated someone after they feel sorry for them for something else? Why do people only feel absolutely terrible about a simple fight with a friend after learning she's been struggling with other problems? Why do people only feel a sense of responsibility for their actions when they feel pity for someone?

Why is it so much easier to blame yourself for something that is not your fault but causes great harm than it is to take the blam for something that is your fault but only causes little harm?

Why do some people go to drastic measures that other people would be terrified to attempt?

Why am I so comfortable enjoying my happy life full of everything I need and then some when I know there are so many people out there who do not have anything they need and would never even imagine having anything more than the bare necessities?

Why don't I try to do anything about any of this if it bothers me so much?