Thinking

Lately, i've been thinking, Every day i catch myself in a deep introspective hole digging for more to grasp out of life. recently, i found out something i was reluctant to embrace for many years,and thats my selfish ways. I am so willing to take hold of the anguish brought to those around me, although i have not yet dealt with my own. I realize now, that its so easy to tell others that you're there for them, and much more difficult to actually be there, To say you will listen, then to actually shut up and allow them to talk. To tell them not to worry, when really that all you can do. Lost in a broken generation we strive to become better people and worthy disciples of a greater power. How do we do it? Where is the road that leads us? I'm lost....and ashamed