Finding common ground is so important. There have been times when I'm tempted to think I'm "better" than someone because of our different lifestyles. This is a mistake. We all have our individual highs and lows; and we all need to work with the imperfect situations that our lives present. We need to be gentle with ourselves and with others. The lie is to think "It's too late" or to lose hope for some other reason. As long as we continue trying, it's not too late. As long as we're alive and can find beauty in our days, we can have hope. Keep on keeping on.