Pakistan and Passions

I have a dear friend who travels the world to train corporations in "human potential" workshops and long term coaching programs. The stuff he teaches is AMAZING, and the stories of lives changed are PROFOUND. He is excited and inspired by his work, and now he's being sent to Pakistan. The news this week said that Pakistan has now been deemed the most dangerous nation in the world. And the city he is going to a the most dangerous as well. He's committed to going as long as no one stops him. He is sort of questioning himself about going, but I think I know why he's going. I spoke it to my dad:
Yesterday my dad called and we got into our old routine of talking about world events of one sort or another and his stock answer about, "well, we know the only answer is the Lords government anyway, and doesn't this all prove its time that he come and save us all and create a world of peace and perfection, you know there is no other hope anyway, blah, blah, blah". It hit a nerve this time more than usual (probably associated with my current crabby state of mind) and my response was clear, concise and said lovingly:
"While there may be truth to that, I also believe it is my responsibility to do what I can where I can. I cannot sit idly by and wait to be saved, wait for someone else to do the work, wait for something outside of me to change my world. I am called to creating change where I can, to be of service, to put my words into action, to reach out and assist when possible, and influence in the highest way I can." (he then asked if I was voting for Hillary).
Last night I saw a blurb on youtube, Oprah was talking to Letterman and she said, "if we all just did what we could everyone would be served. I may be feeding thousands of children in SA this Christmas (she was responding to his kudos, not self-congratulating), but if you have the ability to have one over for dinner, do it, and then look where else you can make a difference".

So, I know why he is still going. I would too if I were him.