I’ve noticed a few things over the years. One or two observations on the human condition.
We, as human beings, are inherently flawed.
We are capable of unspeakable cruelty.
We hurt the ones we love the most.
We can be foolish.
We can be ignorant.
We can be cold and unfeeling.
We can be lazy and uninspired.
We make the same mistakes over and over and over again.
However…
We have a capacity for overwhelming kindness, especially in the face of adversity.
We can love to a depth that humbles the receiver of that affection.
We can be completely thoughtful and considerate.
We can be connected and empathetic and understanding.
We can reach out to others with warmth and peace.
We reach dizzying heights of creativity, innovation and utter brilliance.
We can learn and learn well.
In spite of all the ills we are capable of, I focus on the good we can do. The human mind, heart and spirit 
Our flaws serve to make our goodness shine by comparison, like a bright white image against a stark black background… and I believe we do well much more often than we do ill. That’s my philosophy and what keeps me going every single day. It’s easy to see the problems every day, but if you think of the simple interactions with most people on most days? The good is there and I place my focus on that.
It’s why my blog tagline is “Relentlessly push yourself forward”… so that’s what I do… the best I can.