Why do you feel so powerless? Go spend an hour with ants. Each of those black specks you see is a life. One whole life that you can save, take, or affect in some way. You have the power to make so many lives better. It is within you. Don’t lose sight of that.

You want to become a better person?Just give thanks. Give thanks for all of it.

You only feel powerless because your fear has given your power to the object of your fear. Once you realise this, you can claim it back.

Do not avert your eyes.It is important that you see this.It is important that you feelthis.

I see them and they see me but the lovers — we recognise one another: there is light in our eyes.