I have a secret place I go to when things are starting to get me down. It is a place of quiet and calm, of serenity and balance. It does not shut reality out as much as it offers a momentary alternative, a place to gather strength for the days ahead and to discover joy along the way. I have the key to this sanctuary. I will gladly share it if you would care to visit such a hidden garden. The key is this: be kind. Be kind intentionally. Be kind indiscriminately. Be kind to every form of life without exception. That is the key. And believe me when I say it unlocks a wonderful place of peace within us.

~ Steven Charleston

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