Hope: Ramblings of the mind from long ago

Hope springs forth like love eternal, ever growing and ever present. One can not be had without the other, both grow in light and dark. They are things no one can take from you, like faith. To have all these things make you realize you are never alone. We are surrounded by people. Our humanity, which is based on such ideals, will always appear in our darkest of days. You may not know your neighbors, but when the power goes out on your block due to a hurricane, you can bet you will quickly learn all sorts of things about them. Why is this? Because our humanity is something hardwired into us. When times get rough, it is that camaraderie that joins us in one voice to go against any obstacle. Caring is not a waste of time It costs nothing to be nice, even holding a door or smiling at a stranger. The tiniest of gestures can change the world, one person at a time.  Take time to care about your fellow man and you can be the change that you wish to see in the world. One stone in a lake can cause such a large ripple when thrown. Open your eyes, think of how someone else may feel. When we focus only on ourselves we lose out on the high of helping others. There are billions of people on Earth and the most commonly used word is "I". Stop, think, care, and we can help spread love throughout the world. Remember, even when angry, someone else may have a worse battle going on. Pay attention to how people help you, even in a bad mood. Even if it's a simple sorry for having a bad day. Such minuscule words are hard when you are angry, but that is love, that is humanity. Put others before yourself. Love one another.