Demons and angels

There is perhaps few things sadder than a person who feels sorry for him/herself, for there is no judge more crueler than the demon that resides within. Therefore we owe it to each other to lend a helping hand, and an encouraging word once in a while. This I believe, that our angels become stronger when it can extend beyond ourselves. Remember, demons were once angels who have caved in to selfish hedonistic needs. And so it is a prayer said for oneself is not as powerful as a prayer on behalf of another, who in turn petition for you.  That is the power of prayer, not one voice pleading for one's cause alone, but a chain of prayers said for each other, a universal, collective conscience wishing altruistically the best for the whole.