Human kindness

Ok - full disclosure - I'm sentimental.

In particular, at this time of year, I find myself feeling quite emotional.  Tears seem to spill quite easily.  Recently I watched the movie "Love Actually", and even though I've seen the film many times, I still find myself weeping during the 1st few minutes of the film.  It's the scene at in the Arrivals area of Heathrow airport,  Seeing people reunite is so moving - in particular the faces of grandparents when they see and hug their grandchildren - and it has me reaching for a tissue.  (Yes, same thing happens when I am in an actual airport, too).

So, this morning, rather than read the newspaper, I chose to look at this link of a photo essay (sent to me by a dear friend).  I hope you check it out.  It reminds me that there is great kindness, compassion and love in the world; that miracles (big and small) happen all the time; that we are capable of great courage in the face of adversity. 
It gives me hope.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/moments-that-restored-our-faith-in-humanity-this-y

And, in the words from the theme song from that movie, "Love is all around us; I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes......"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meU4cxhdjJI

Let the spirit of Christmas fill your hearts.