As a species we fall horribly short of our potential. We have the ability to do so much more:
-Feed and provide basic living necessities to everyone on the planet
-Love unconditionally
-Choose to begin or end any situation in our lives
-See beyond current reality to intentionally create a better future
-Call, write, email, video chat, or go see a loved one, no matter where they are on the planet (even right now!)
-Think of others needs, over our own survival instincts.
-Construct any machine, building, or product that we can imagine, or destroy the most beautiful things in our world in the blink of an eye.
-Create the best world for our children by modelling the type of people we admire most, or destroy their esteem for a lifetime with one single word said in haste.

Why is it that not very often we choose to do the most responsible thing, or the kindest act, or the most courageous sacrifice? Why is it that we give up our humanity, and take on the role, part and parcel, of a suburban housewife, or a corporate president, or an adored rock star, or a self-employed doctor, or a student, or whatever title you give yourself? Why is it that you are reading this rather than making a difference to someone whofs life seems a little more bleak