We just never know how important any given action on any given day can be to someone else, never known who precious a seemingly innocuous photo or memory can become. Since we spend so much of our lives taking care of ourselves, the bulk of our focus is directed inwards, and often we can lose sight of just how much we can affect others, the influence we can have. That’s why it’s so important – if anyone needed reminding at this stage – for us all to do our utmost to be kind, always. Compassion and good will toward others... Continues…
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