The most powerful story I’ve ever read was contained in an article about the history of the Golden Gate Bridge and of the many suicides that have occurred from jumping off of the bridge. In that horrific number was the story of a young man whom the author focused upon to give the article a human (rather than factual) focus. The young man left a note in his apartment that said his plan was to walk to the bridge and jump and that if his note was found it meant no one stopped to look at him, say hello, smile, or make contact with him in any caring way. The story changed my life. It made me realize how important something that May seem insignificant to us can be a lifeline to a person in need and that we must assume that everyone is in need of connection, at the very least and maybe more on any given day. Since reading about that young man, whenever I pass others, in the street or on a building, the content of his note always comes into my mind as a reminder that we never know how many hearts and minds we can touch, by being aware of the strength of our power to heal hearts and minds, if we’re present, kind, and loving and whenever we offer to help, however we might be able....even if it’s only to hold someone’s hand until better help than we’re capable of arrives or to go for better help than we are able to give.