How far that little candle throws his beam! So shines a good deed in a weary world. – Shakespeare

In the past week, the world has not been able to escape the media whirlwind that has surrounded the recent Boston Marathon tragedy.   Those negative images of the explosion, smoke and blood over and over.  My heart goes out to all those individuals that have been affected.  Thank god, these horrible acts on humanity are over. 

I will be spending some time thinking about the people that made this incident, a little better for others.  Take time to look past the devastation and seek out the encouraging stories that surround it.   Try not to wonder WHY these acts were carried out.  Is there really an answer that is acceptable? No. 

The great William Shakespeare was quoted saying, “How far that little candle throws his beam!  So shines a good deed in a weary world.”  There are numerous examples of people who, on that dark day, shed light on humanity, and made it a little less weary. 

Focus on the good.  Focus on the men seen carrying individuals away from the explosion, the first responders, medics, EMTs, the man who passed out orange juice, the people who offered their homes to strangers, runners who crossed the finish line and kept on running directly to give blood, the communities around the country organizing fundraisers, and the countless civilians who did whatever they had to do to get through, one of the darkest days, in Boston’s history.

Remember these heroes and know that because of them, Boston will positively be a stronger community.    Let’s continue to shed light and make the world a little less dark.