Thich Nhat Hanh once described community as a river of kindness and compassion; one which “radiates a collective energy that can support us and make us strong.”

Each day as I walk, my eyes are drawn to the faces of passersby. I think of their pain within this collective human experience. I wonder of their struggle to traverse the complexities of life in an often unforgiving world. I view the fullness of their life’s story in the depth of wrinkled creases.

And then, I see their smile–radiating an indefatigable energy; one which reinforces the promise of this one human family.

We find connection through such a simple action and refuge, within the warmth of their loving-kindness.

Yes, my darlings — a simple smile can pierce through the layers of any roughened exterior, delivering hope where previously there was none.

As we smile to another, we might just find that the eyes of humanity might come alive in return.

We are all members of this one human family, my loves. And we are here simply to ‘walk each other home.’

Namaste, in peace ~ ❤️