MS4 - Why do we fail to help others?

Mohanji offers his perspective on what makes us want to help others and why some of us fail to do it. When we are stable and content with life, the desire to be helpful happens spontaneously.  The way we handle the world is a reflection of how we handle ourselves. This leads to today's food for thought - why do we fail to help others? And what makes us compare and compete with others?