One of the things I have learned so far in life is that more than education, more than personal standing or wealth, the one thing that defines us as human beings is having compassion towards others. This is, however, something that cannot be taught, often it must be experienced to some degree before we can fully understand the extent of another person's suffering.
Life is indeed a journey, not a destiny. I find it helpful to continue on the path with an open mind and ready to absorb whatever life has to offer- and it does offer a variety of experiences: beauty in the form of music, poetry and art, knowledge through the sciences and history, and personal growth and wisdom through living, lov