I was taught while growing up that charity begins at home.
The charity, the love the kindness for ourself and for others began at home by example.
My mother impressed upon us the importance of treating others kindly.
She taught it, she believed it, she lived it.
She became a widow at thirty-eight with five children to raise. The oldest child was thirteen years old.
The youngest child was one year old and that was me.
We learned about selflessness by her total dedication to raising us.
She saw herself as a pioneer against bias, prejudice, inflicted barriers and unfair meanness.
We could count on her and we know it wasn't easy for her.
Without a husband or father in the house she shouldered full responsibility.
I remember her holding my hand every night as she led night prayers.
I think during prayers we blessed family and just about everyone we knew.
Charity begins at home, it always has and it always will.
Love begins at home- seeing others with appreciation, having worth and kindness.
For any one who has not known a nurturing home love and kindness will reach you all the same.
Because love cannot be contained and it will reach you right where you are at.
Someone who has been touched by love and knows the great things it can do-
Will come and show you a better way than you have known- because you are not alone.
Or you may discover a favorite author, or singer, or athlete or song or TV program.
All of these will shine bright, like a spotlight on a life that is filled with goodwill and kindness.
This world of positive possibilities, potential and opportunities outshines any negatives that exist.
If we can adapt we can connect, time and time again no matter what our circumstance has been.
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