Your ideals can serve you well today as you look around you for opportunities to improve your community, make people happy, or ease the lives of those in pain. You may find yourself imagining a perfect world where everyone respects one another and no one is subjected to needless suffering. While others may criticize this hopeful view of a better future for humankind, consider that it is likely these visions that are fueling your desire to do good. If you regard your idealism as a motivational force today, you can channel your optimism into positive actions that serve to make your dreams a reality.

The hope that helps us envision better days in the midst of chaos is also the force that goads us on when our endeavors are related to making the world a better place for others. It is easy to get discouraged while doing benevolent work as the outcome of our efforts may not be immediately apparent. However, when we harbor optimistic feelings concerning our potential to do good, the challenges we encounter while helping others or spreading joy have no power to influence our determination to serve as a force for positive change. We remain enthusiastic about our prospects and never for a moment doubt that the gifts we give others will have a measurable impact on the world around us. Your ideals will sustain you today as you do all you can to provide support and solace to those whose lives have been touched by suffering.