To Hellp Us Remember -- Inspirational

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From one of my favorite authors... We Were Made For These Times" From Clarissa Pincola Estes, the author: Do not lose heart. We were made for these times. I have heard from so many recently who are deeply and properly bewildered. They are concerned about the state of affairs in our world right now. . . Ours is a time of almost daily astonishment and often righteous rage over the latest degradations of what matters most to civilized, visionary people. You are right in your assessments. . . The lustre and hubris some have aspired to while endorsing acts so heinous against children, elders, everyday people, the poor, the unguarded, the helpless, is breathtaking. Yet, I urge you, implore you to please not spend your spirit dry by bewailing these difficult times. Especially do not lose hope. Most particularly because, the fact is ­ we were made for these times. Yes. For years, we have been learning, practicing, been in training for and just waiting to meet on this exact plain of engagement. . . Do not focus on what is wrong and unmended. We will meet great people who will hail us, love us and guide us. Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach. Any small, calm thing that one can do to help another, to assist some portion of this poor suffering world, will help immensely. It is not given to us to know which acts or by whom, will cause the critical mass to tip toward an enduring good. We know that it does not take "everyone on Earth" to bring justice and peace, but only a small, determined group who will not give up during the first, second or hundredth gale. There are always times when you feel discouraged. I too have felt despair many times in my life, but I do not keep a chair for it; I will not entertain it. It is not allowed to eat from my plate. Rather, it is times like these when we must be fierce and show mercy towards others. Both are acts of immense bravery and the greatest necessity." Be grateful that we are here at this time and that we have each other.