#Good Deed

Little Candles, Long Beams: Goodness in Dark Times

Finally, Portia’s phrase recognizes adversity. Darkness is not an abstraction; it is the pressure that makes goodness costly. Accounts from Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning (1946) describe small acts—sharing bread, a consoling word—that preserved human dignity amid cruelty. Such deeds do not eliminate the night, yet they redefine it, establishing islands of visibility where trust can gather and grow. Thus the candle is more than a symbol; it is a practice of moral clarity under strain—one that invites imitation until the horizon brightens. [...]

Do Something Wonderful, People May Imitate It — Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer, a renowned theologian, philosopher, and physician, was deeply committed to humanitarian work. His quote reflects the idea that one's legacy can be shaped by the positive actions they undertake, leaving a lasting impact on future generations. [...]