Food for Thought... vol II

So a new day is here, and really all I do is find myself pondering the events of the day. I had the opportunity to sit in Domestic Violence court today. I did this not as an offender, or a victim, but as someone that was really interested in seeing what happened in cases such as these. I have realized that it takes all walks to come together and sit in that room. Some sit awaiting their fate, while others sit awaiting their opportunity to set straight years of abuse.

How does one muster the courage to speak truth through a vail of indifference, recognizing not only the risk of retaliation, but the embarrassment of events occurred. It amazes me the steps that people have to take to insure their safety and the safety of their loved ones. I had the opportuinty to sit right next to a woman that was shaken and scared to death of a man that she once loved... As she sat and shook, I had no clue what to say so I did the only thing that I could think of... I put my arm around her and said that it would all be ok I pulled her close and gave her a hug. Luckily I didnt get punched in the face or worse, she simply looked at me and smiled with the softest thank you I have heard in years. It really brought in to perspective what people really need and want out of life. Simple joy and affection.... Even if from a stranger...

I guess all that Im trying to convey to the masses is that a little empathy goes a long way. There really is no need to allow someone to carry a burden if there is a way that you can help. I know that we would all like a perfect world. A world with free love, free gas, and literal freedom, but for now, we can only just try to make do. Making do means that we can all come together for a common good. Whether it be helping someone across the street, giving up your seat on the metro, or showing a little love to a complete stranger to at least comfort them in a way they don't understand. You never know... That person might have to comfort someone that you know one day, and maybe the fact that you showed that little bit of love for them might inspire them do have the capacity to be able to do so without reguard.

Reguardless of my experiences in life, I can say that I have not lost faith in humanity. I dont see the point in giving up on a civilization that has already given me so much in life. From experience to heartache... From smiles to tears... it all what we make of it.

From here on out I will think of this day and remind myself that no matter how self important I may feel there is so much more to life than me. I have bad days, much like all of you and even then I need to remind myself, that we all never really have a bad day. We may have bad moments in those days but its up to us what we do with the rest of those moments in that day. Thanks for reading and enjoy your day... Always remember that "one ounce of action beats a ton of words" (Martin Sexton). Love thy Neighbor!