Where the Fight Begins

We see wars raging in pockets of the world, we hear of atrocities committed against our brothers and sisters in every country on this planet, we witness the lonely, the brokenhearted, and the sick stumble on despair's trail, ever etching it deeper and more deadly.

I have to wonder, where does it start? When we see injustice and sorrow, can we step in and help? Do we? 

I submit that the answers lie within each of us. We really don't have any control over what others do, nor should we, but we do have absolute power to control ourselves. So, who are you? What do you want to accomplish? Do you want happiness…peace? Find it in yourself, and then you are qualified to share it.

Sorry, there's no denying it; you…you can make a difference for good. If you want to, and if you act with purpose.

Is there anything more inspiring than a freedom fighter's song? A soldier's blood sacrifice? What are they dying for? Why are they sacrificing their lives? 

This passion for freedom bubbles in my blood--it fills me with incredible ennobling desire to stand and fight! 

We can all choose to give, and in our own way.

I don't want to fight my neighbor, nor one who would curse me and proclaim themselves to be my enemy. The fight is within. It's a struggle to be a pillar of positive thoughts, of pure actions, of heartfelt intent, a hand that pulls upward, a smile that heals a wound. 

"In fighting for me, I fight for you and your happiness, and in the battle I win my soul. I win peace. I win joy. Only I can claim it, only I can give it away." ~Amber Grey