Throughout the course of a life, the simplest acts can often reveal the most profound meaning of what it is to be human. They color our perspective, and shape the way that we view the world. Akin to the way that the suns rays can break through the canopy of a tree, and cascade life onto the vegetation below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A smile for a stranger can often create a smile in return. It costs nothing to give, and the effect can be the spark to a much greater cascade of emotions. The waves breaking against a rampart of negativity that stands resolutely against the will of the person it defends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The touch of a hand on the shoulder of a comrade as they deal with pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The caress of a cheek to wipe away the tears of sorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To stand at the side of another, to bear the force of the blow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A gift given to the child with nothing to give. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A hand to lift the oppressed as they are brought to their knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The prayer tossed into the heavens on the winds of hope for the health of the stranger in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The late night phone call, with the friend that moved away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To stare at the ceiling wondering what could have changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One final breath caring the memory of the ones who came before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A parting kiss on the lips of the one that changed you forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The way you listen to a song, shown to you by a friend long passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The miles of road blurring beneath as you share thoughts never told. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To the hug that carried a thousand words, and brought warmth in a sea of cold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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While we often go through life. Experiencing these things without much more then a passing consideration. They are our shield against all that seek to break us. We are built to destroy, as much as we are to create. Yet we often forget the foundation of what it means to be human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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These are the things that make humanity worth experiencing. Even for those that pretend to be happy. Even for those who feel broken into a thousand pieces. Even for those who may believe there nothing is left to give.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A simple smile or a hug is all it takes. To share warmth in even the darkest of place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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