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I was raised to be kind,
to treat others with a generosity of spirit as well as with open hands; to use compassion and empathy as guides knowledge, reason, doubt, and observation to determine motivation and accountability.

I learned when to laugh when to smile, and when tears were acceptable both my own alone or in sorrow or joy with others.

I discovered that not all smiling faces are kind and not all stern demeanours are cruel; words and faces lie, learn to read eyes, listen to your heart, and instead of hearing words discern meaning.



Ronda R. Scott-Marak
© 9 April 2019