What makes humanity so special? Yes special. We are agents of destruction and creation too. We look at our universe often in a survivalist manner, applying the rules of Darwinism too much as we do. The survival of the fittest, only the strong survive, and yet we show many moments of charity, pity, and love to others less strong, more in peril them ourselves.
A lowly animal that would have died due to its lacking front legs, is cared for and nurtured by another. That little animal not only survives but also becomes an inspiration to others. Think of all the people who have some form of physical or mental handicaps, neighbor’s who do not see, hear, are deformed in some way. They too could and would perish if not for the helping hand and charity of others, their families, friends, and strangers with an open heart and mind.
How can we create and turn the tide of destruction away from us and our fellow humans? Look at our world, a place where the media points out the difficulties of life, war, hatred, and suffering. Yes, there is a great deal of destruction, and yet there is a bright light among and within us that leads us to do good, stretch out our hands to others in need, to build instead of destroying. Our spirit, our soul may have a strong spiritual essence to it, an ever-growing conscience perhaps. Whatever this light may be, it calls us to better ourselves and achieve good things.
The New Year is upon us. A new beginning in time, and within our minds to change and better ourselves. Please make that change benefit others also. The needy, ill, hospitalized, poor and war-torn individuals of our world look for a helping hand. Please give it with a smile on your face and bright light that shines from your heart.
Steven Kaszab
Bradford, Ontario
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