'like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural - it is man made and can be eradicated through the choice of human beings' -nelson mandela

those who have the ability have the responsibility.

do i really believe that?
i'm not sure i even show a tenth of the compassion i'm capable of.

'life shrinks and expands in proportion to ones courage' -anais nin

courage. possibly my favourite thing.

Lord, grant me the wisdom to accept the things i can not change.
Courage to change the things i can
Wisdom to know the difference
And conviction to flee apathy.