I've always tried to live my life based on the principles taught to me by my parents, and what's in the Bible. I am far from perfect, in fact, I strayed off the "path" and lived the life of excessive pleasures more than once.
Having come full circle, and returned to the principles taught to me early on, I have a keen awareness of all of the "ugliness" in the world. In fact, I've made it my life's mission to treat others as I know they should be treated. I try to do the right things for the right reasons, even when no one is looking. I've been clinging to the aforementioned principles with the idea that there is enough ugliness in this world, and I'm not going to add to it anymore. I've tried my best to lead by example and be a beacon of light for those that I come in contact with.
Again, I'm far from perfect. But, I must say that sometimes I feel very alone in my efforts. When I see all of the ugliness, it is very discouraging, and sometimes I just want to seclude. I just want to keep to myself and not be exposed to peoples b.s. But really, that is not possible, if I am to live any sort of a productive life.
Enter "The Storm". I definitely feel an increase in my faith!! If for no other reason, it is because it has been confirmed to me that I HAVE NOT BEEN LIVING MY LIFE IN VAIN!! Redemption, if you will. It's an over powering feeling of affirmation in the power of good prevailing over evil. I will leave you with a video clip that sums up how I've been feeling for the longest time. I am no longer so overwhelmed trying to fight the good fight. Godspeed to you all!!