wisdom from the Talmud

An activist friend of mine has this phrase in his email signature, so I would see it every time he sent an email:

Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief.
Do justly, now.
Love mercy, now.
Walk humbly, now.
You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.
   -the Talmud

I love this quote. It seems to sum up the enormous conundrum of being a human being - to bear witness to all the suffering in the world and the corresponding helplessness it ignites. How does one act, in a world such as this?

The Talmud points to a path here, a middle way. I created this chant to remember it.

features dan bilich on cornet and bass.

here’s the link of Soundcloud if you just want the chant.