Listen to episode 549 of the Inspirational Living Podcast: Making the World a Better & Brighter Place. Edited and adapted from Personal Power by Keith J. Thomas. *Motivational Podcast Excerpt* : The nearer we get to the real source of the joy of life, the more real will become the beauties of the earth. The bright and beautiful things of the world shine in their sublimest splendor for those who see only the good in their fellow creatures. There are no dark or gloomy thoughts to dim the radiance of earth and heaven. The first essential of that charm which attracts others is a belief in the innate goodness of humanity, and a strong desire to help it forward. Many a friendship has been broken by a loan of money, but friendships are never broken by understanding sympathy and practical help. Out of a constant recognition of the good in others, and a persistent blindness to their faults and shortcomings, grows sympathy and tact. Many an action that seems harsh is seen to be necessary when all the circumstances of the case are known. Learn to make allowances and to judge others not from the standpoint of mental or moral superiority but of equal weakness. That is the way sympathetic natures are made. *Get your own private feed to our podcast, and over 250 additional podcasts from our archive by visiting* *LivingHour.org/patron* ( https://livinghour.org/patron ). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/inspirational-living/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy