Every time we reaffirm our optimism, we give our children a healthy way to approach their own adversity. A spirit of peace and reconciliation enables us to reach out to others with compassion and empathy, honouring our deep bonds and common humanity. Our compassion reflects our deep passion to alleviate another's pain and suffering. When we help our children become responsible, resourceful and resilient human beings, when we give them our time, affection and sense of optimism, we teach them that they, too, can take an active part in determining what they will do with what life has handed them. When we respond to one another's pain and sorrow, when we reach out with a generous spirit, wisdom, discernment, abundant kindness and mercy, when we help to alleviate the suffering of others and we offer them our compassion and empathy, we create caring communities and safe harbour for children.
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