I think it is important to care about the needy in our society (and also the needy in other societies). Sometimes we forget how easy it is to help others. This can range from the small scale, such as offering a smile and a friendly word to those in need on the street or around us, to the larger scale, such as donating (even small amounts) to effective charities. For example, it costs less than a cup of coffee to help fortify the food given to combat childhood malnutrition in impoverished parts of the world, thus vastly improving a life, which in turn will have knock-on effects on many others, because no life is lived in isolation. Also, we should remember that we are all needy at some points in our lives, perhaps more often than we should like to admit, and need comes in many varieties beyond money. When we benefit from the care of others, we should take a moment to consider how lucky we are and how we can make others feel blessed too.