How do you become a ‘torch in the dark’ for someone??

By understanding their wants and their needs…
By understanding the stated and more importantly the unstated needs….
By first appreciating and validating their needs…
By figuring out their emotional needs behind the material needs…
By creating a desire to help and be of service…
By comforting and reassuring them….
By promising to stand by them till needed….
By trying to get them the help they require…
By smiling and being patient….

Is the above easy to do? Well, let’s just keep in perspective the times when we are looking for a glimmer of hope and someone becomes nature’s answer to our prayers…