"Sometimes people leave you halfway through the wood...

...others may deceive you. You decide what's good. You decide alone but no one is alone. Mother isn't here now. Who knows what she'd say? Nothing's quite so clear now. Feel you've lost your way? You are not alone! Believe me! No one is alone. You move just a finger; say the slightest word. Something's bound to linger. Be heard. No one acts alone. Careful! No one is alone.

People make mistakes. Fathers. Mothers. People make mistakes. Holding to their own, thinking they're alone. Honor their mistake. Fight for their mistakes. One another's terrible mistakes. Witches can be right. Giants can be good. You decide what's right. You decide what's good. Just remember: someone is on your side. Someone else is not. While we're seeing our side maybe we forgot. They are not alone. No one is alone.

Hard to see the light now. Just don't let it go. Things will come out right now. We can make it so. Someone is on your side. No one is alone!"

-Stephen Sondheim "Into the Woods"

There are about 5 billion people on the planet. Circling each others bubbles but rarely looking up. So self absorbed that they forget to look around and reach out their hand to those who cross their path. Unfortunately I am all too often included in this statement.

So many times I've thought, "Why isn't anyone here to help me?" instead of thinking, "Who can I help today?" Take a moment to look around you and really see others. Look into their eyes and discover hidden pains. People are children deep down inside. Lost and afraid. Calling for help, praying that someone will hear. When we take the time to put our arms around them then our own pains and fears will crumble away.

If you are one of the people who so desperately need someone to save you then consider this: What have you done for someone else lately?
You are not alone!
When fear knocks at your door let faith answer.
Find one thing to smile about every day. You never know who will see your smile and be touched by your light.

What if you are one of those people who loses themselves in service of others but still can't dispel old hurt? Then make sure that you are letting others in. So many people love you and want to serve but you have to let them in. Trust. Don't lose faith in people. Or in love.