there is much to distract us...

And Sparrowhawk said to the master.  “But Master, I do not see love in the world.  I still see war and fighting and poverty and sickness.”  The master smiled and put his hand on young Sparrowhawk’s head.   “My child do you feel loved?” 
“Yes master, I feel loved by you and by God.” 
“Sparrowhawk, did you see the woman with the child?  Was she not showing much love for the child?”
“Yes Master.”
“And did you not see, the friends and the physicians helping and healing the ones who were hurt in the violence?” 
“Yes Master.”
“Sometimes, Sparrowhawk, We cannot see the love around us and in action because there is much to distract us.   It is this love that is drawing people together.  And it is this that will show people how much better the ways of love and unity are than war and greed.  Do not be afraid.  Do not be afraid of the storms and earthquakes.  Mother earth is taking care of herself.  You can only change yourself.   If you wish peace than be peace, If you wish healing and enough for all, in whatever way you can, heal yourself and be content with what you have and share what you can.  Be the love and you will see it returned to you.”
“Yes Master..”  Sparrowhawk was smiling again.  “I love you Master”
“I love you too Sparrowhawk.”