Whenever there is the compulsion to "save the world", it is almost always the ego wishing to play the saviour.
Background photo by Artur Tumasjan.

Whenever there is the compulsion to "save the world", it is almost always the ego wishing to play the saviour.

compulsion ( noun)

  • the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; constraint
  • an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way

I always remind myself to check my intentions before rushing in, or I will do more harm than good.