Light the Shadows

"Every act of evil unleashes a million acts of kindness. That is why shadows will never win while there is still light to shine." ~ Aaron Paquette

Sometimes it feels like the world is against us.  People conspire to take away our self-confidence and self-esteem.  We try to treat others as we would like to be treated only to be rebuffed or trod upon.  At the end of the day, we feel demoralized.  Is it worth the effort to live by the Golden Rule? Should we become one of those same people who have, at the end of the day, sapped our sense of self?

It is at those times when reaching out with an act of kindness fuels us to stay the course.  One small act -- a smile to a stranger -- makes us feel good and has a domino effect all around us.  It is the small acts of kindness that beget even larger acts of kindness -- like the waves spreading  in a pond when a pebble is thrown into the water.

The next time you feel that the world is against you -- practice kindness.  Practices kindness to people and to animals.  Practice kindness to light the shadows.  You will be the better for it, and so will those around you.

River and I wish you kindness and light.