Thinkin' about it here...ya see that kind of open-hearted and innocent kindness shown often in really young chimps and humans. I figger it is because they ain't been hurt by the world yet and they ain't suffered any kinda treatment that made 'em afraid to hold back their best side from others.

Which suggests...maybe we are born kind and good inside at the start. Or maybe we came from someplace that is all kindness?

That is somethin' to think about! If it is true, we gotta stop now and then and question what the heck happened since? And what do we do about it?

You gotta watch yerself on the streets I walk down every day. Just like back in the jungle. There are predators, grifters, and thieves out there, and ya gotta be ready to deal with 'em. But that don't mean ya shouldn't be kind when ya got the chance. Keepin' this in mind, I am gonna tip the paperboy extra today, smile at strangers when I don't have to, and help old folks cross the street. I am gettin' on in years myself, after all, so showin' a little respect would do me good.

- Chongo