Any day of the week you can open your Facebook app and see countless people tearing others down. Their favorite subject is politics, but religious beliefs get tossed in, too. This ugliness reflects what lies in their hearts.

On the other side of that coin, I see the goodness in mankind appear when tragedy strikes. After the devastating floods in Kerrville this past summer, countless people volunteered to help. No one demanded to be put alongside people with similar politics. No, they put that bullshit aside and helped. Perhaps this is why these events are called “acts of God.” In these moments mankind is most like the Creator.

I believe most people are good. The harshness of life has knocked all of us down. Dreams get postponed or diverted. Yet in the final analysis people show up when life is at its worst. This is a reflection of their true self, their heart.

Every day is a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. It could be something as simple as a smile or buying someone a sandwich. It counts to the other person even if it seems small and insignificant to you. Look for opportunities.

Life is very busy and full, I know. Never find yourself too busy to demonstrate the goodness that lies in your heart. Others will benefit but so will you…