Can you be truly happy, when you know that someone that you care about is suffering?

I don’t mean just someone specific that you know. No, I’m talking about the ‘World’ in general. Are you really comfortable with the distractions (Sports, Entertainments, Amusements etc.) that you use? Is there a sense of ‘denial’ going on? I’m reminded of a quote ( not sure who its by)

“Who shall be happy if not everyone?”

Does this resonate with you?

What if abstaining from your amusements/distractions (for a while) could have a powerful, positive effect?
Would you?