Potential

I don't think I'll ever understand why people feel the need to tear each other down. Maybe it stems from a time when we had to compete for survival. But that isn't the case today. There are enough resources for everyone. And when it comes to aspirations, most of us aren't competing or the exact same things anyway; so there exists no benefit in making someone feel as if they are of a lesser value. I truly feel that we all have great capabilities and potential. We all know how difficult it can be to maintain faith in ourselves. Most of us know what it is like to feel like no one believes in our capabilities, We also know how tremendously helpful it can be to have even just one person who believes in our potential.

Life is difficult enough already. When someone feels overwhelmed by adversity, it can feel like they're in the bottom of a well. And instead of helping, people look down and cast stones. That one person could serve as a rope. If a majority of us had faith in one another, it's likely nobody would end up in the well in the first place. Of course we can't force the majority to see what they do not wish to see. But as individuals, we can offer our faith and encouragement. Before you cast your stone, remember the times you were in the well; and throw in your rope.