07/07/2026
It is so easy to let the daily grind, the news, or our own frustrations make us cynical. We start seeing problems to be solved or rules to be enforced, rather than the complicated human beings standing right in front of us.
If we are lucky, we have someone in our lives who taps us on the shoulder and reminds us to look deeper. They are the friends who patiently call us out when we lose our perspective, ensuring we don't forget that everyone is carrying a heavy load.
Having someone who guards your empathy for you, even when you forget to do it yourself, is one of the quietest and greatest acts of love.
