Dear Bill,

I know what you are going through. I too am concerned about where time is taking us. Whether we are headed down a right or wrong road no one can say for sure. I’ve come to believe that small gestures have profound consequences. For example: I don’t live in the cleanest city. It falls under the category “ordinary” so most cities are not better than mine. We take part in the couple of days that are set apart solely for cleaning up the city. And yes it does look brighter and more lively but I was not taken by the brief nature of the process. It is a shame to see people who’ve helped clean beside you, litter a few days later. What I decided to do is help the city and pick random trash off the street and throw it away. And when people look at you with that hopeful look full of gratitude and delight, in that moment you understand that whatever you are doing, it is bringing hope to all those people who see you. Even though I am only 1 in a city of 100 thousand people I feel special. In that way I am the change I wish to see in the world.

Best regards
Momchil