My thoughts

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by Tink

Angie, your poem is well written but SO sad.
Life is full of crap and tears and frustration... but as low as it gets, there are also times of pure joy and awe. It's up to each of us which we choose to focus on. Everyone has some power... with their friends, family, and associates. Just mention running away to a remote spot and see how many beg you to stay! You may be only one, but you're a wonderful loving one. And that love grows and spreads to all who come in contact with you. It's people like you who make us ALL want to be better and do better! The world IS a better place simply because you're in it.

HUGS

Aww, Tink, that is such an encouraging post. You brought tears to my eyes. Thank you (and everyone who commented) for such sweet thoughts and encouragement. I do hope that something I do will make a difference... I want to be the voice for compassion. I hope others can see it in me and that it will impact them so that they will pass it along. I see so many without compassion and it breaks my heart.

I also see the joy. Thanks for reminding me to constantly be looking for it. (I'll keep the song "What a wonderful world" in mind!)