What was the first thing a man must do before he can be a man? He must be born. He must leave the womb; and once left, it could not be re-entered.
The heart doesn't know it's expanding with compassion anymore than a hawk spreading its swings knows it's being a hawk. Nor does someone acting out of love often realize they are being kind.
Free men can easily become enslaved, if they let others do their thinking and talking, instead of using their own heads.
Go a little easy on the people around you. Try to reel in judging thoughts. Think before you speak.
I think sometimes, being silent and watching, can change a person.
Keep your heart and mind open, Taylor. Don't make any rash decisions that you might regret later on. Sometimes things in life aren't as clear as we would like them to be, especially in the beginning....