At a young age, Joseph B. Wirthlin met a boy in his neighborhood who was dealing with serious difficulties. Due to his physical and mental limitations, this older boy found it challenging to move around and communicate effectively. He frequently had trouble walking unassisted and battled speech impairments.

Notwithstanding these challenges, the boy's classmates weren't always understanding. He would occasionally cry in agony as a result of their taunting and mocking. As he grew older, Wirthlin was deeply affected by this cruelty, which he personally witnessed.

As the President's First Counselor for a number of years, Joseph B. Wirthlin was a significant figure in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He frequently discussed empathy and understanding for people who are vulnerable or different throughout his career. His early life experiences were a potent reminder of the value of empathy and kindness.

This memory, in Wirthlin's opinion, was a mirror reflecting society's propensity to ignore people with disabilities or differences. Acts of kindness have the power to improve the lives of people who society frequently ignores, much like sunlight can reveal a hidden rainbow through clouds. His message exhorts people to see past limitations or outward appearances and acknowledge each person's intrinsic value.

Wirthlin wanted to encourage people to treat everyone with respect and dignity, regardless of their background or ability, through his teachings and stories.