We're only human

I've wondered a number of times in my life how I got to where I am. What had to happen to get me here? We all go through it and what I've concluded is we're all connected. We effect the future of those around us, and like it or not, it's not always in a positive way.

What we can remind ourselves is that every interaction is an opportunity to do something good. No. It's not always possible. But more times than not, being a shit head to someone for no reason can be controlled. It's the random acts of kindness that could be the difference in a stranger's life. Easy enough, right?

Don't be a shit head for no good reason.

Our personal lives are a different story. Family, dear friends, coworkers – we're stuck with these people. You can't get away. Sure, you can walk away when you're in a bad mood, or turn a deaf ear when they start to crab at you – but before how much damage is already done? It's these people we need to be the most sensitive to.

It's give and take. You're right. You can't be in a good mood all the time. What I'm saying is, it's possible not to take your bad mood out on the people around you. It's possible not to bring them down with you. It's possible to take their love and support without heaping your grief and sorrow upon them.

At the end of the day, all we have is each other. And maybe. Just maybe. We're all closer than we think.

"We have all been hurt, and we have all cried. Each one of us knows how it feels to love someone dearly. No matter what our political views are, we all love to laugh. Regardless of how much or how little money we have, our hearts pump blood through our bodies in the same way. With all this in common, it is clear we are each individual members of the same family. We are human."

Deep shit...I know. Don't you just love it?

Happy Thursday!