I appreciate your kind words and thanks. I am the product of a mother who loved unconditionally all living things. Far from being like her, I keep her memories alive through my gestures even when I find hesitations or difficulties in what I'm presented with.
I still have hope and believe in the saying of "inherently, we as humans are good" otherwise I would have nothing to hold on to.
Two things I try to live by:
One person, possibly changed by a kind gesture, no matter how small, is a generation closer to a more caring and loving existence.
When irritated by anothers actions I try to keep in mind that this person could just be having a bad day. The loss of a loved one, losing a job, broken relationships would lead me into a temporary loss of consideration for others.
Enough of my babbling. I apologize to all in the forum and the OP. Oh wait, I'm the OP here! (okay, well it was funnier in my head)
Thanks for all the great replies.