This 41 seconds adorably precious vintage clip from the 90’s classic version of America’s Funniest Home Videos was uploaded online long ago, and remains one of the reminders of human compassion.

We have it in our power to begin the world again by implementing the ancient principle that is often called the Golden Rule:

Always treat all others as you would wish to be treated yourself.

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.