14-TheGoodnessofLife

Thoughthere is much to be concerned about, there is far, far more for which to be thankful.Though life’s goodness can at times be overshadowed, it is never outweighed.

Forevery single act that is senselessly destructive, there are thousands moresmall, quiet acts of love, kindness and compassion. For every person who seeksto hurt, there are many, many more who devote their lives to helping and tohealing.

Thereis goodness to life that cannot be denied.

Inthe most magnificent vistas and in the smallest details, look closely, for thatgoodness always comes shining through.

Theresi no limit to the goodness of life. It grows more abundant with each newencounter. The more you experience and appreciate the goodness of life, themore there is to be lived.

Evenwhen the cold winds blow and the world seems to be cov ered in foggy shadows,the goodness of life lives on. Open your eyes, open your heart, and you willsee that goodness is everywhere.

Thoughthe goodness of life seems at times to suffer setbacks, it always endures. Forin the darkest moment it becomes vividly clear that life is a pricelesstreasure. And so the goodness of life is made even stronger by the very thingsthat would oppose it.

Timeand time again when you feared it was gone forever you found that the goodnessof life was really only a moment away. Around the next corner, inside everymoment, the goodness of life is there to surprise and delight you.

Takea moment to let the goodness of life touch your spirit and calm your thoughts.Then, share your good fortune with another. For the goodness of life grows moreand more magnificent each time it is given away.

Thoughthe problems constantly scream for attention and the conflicts appear to rageever stronger, the goodness of life grows stronger still, quietly, peacefully,with more purpose and meaning than ever before.