There is much to learn by
listening so be sensitive to
the needs and the pain of
those around you and see
the good in those whose
lives have touched yours.

Too often we underestimate
the power of a touch, a kind
word, a sincere smile, a
listening ear, an honest
compliment, or even the
smallest act of caring, all
of which have the potential
to turn a life around.

Some words are timeless
and our entire lives will
consist of many fires and
much rain and sunny days
that never seem to end and
after each experience we will
never be the same because
each one is part of our
growing and as a result
we become more knowing.

Commend more and
condemn less and realize
that you would not trade
your life with anyone else
if you could see behind
closed doors.                        Jon York                2014