On January 14, 1954, Marilyn Monroe married baseball great Joe DiMaggio, who was known as "the Yankee Clipper." For two years, their courtship had played to the romantic in American hearts everywhere, but, after January 14, they remained married for only nine months. Monroe went on to marry playwright Arthur Miller, and, then, in 1961, she died of an overdose of barbituates. I remember hearing that news, and being incredulous--it couldn't be! She was so beautiful; she was so rich; she was so famous.
Of course, that was the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Yet many around us have hidden wounds of the soul that even their close friends or family do not know about. Some have pressures in their lives that make them despair of ever getting out from under them.
Our calling, as friends, neighbours, sisters, wives, husbands, partners, brothers, parents--whatever relationships we find ourselves in--is to be kind, encouraging, and sensitive to those around us. We need to listen to what's being said and to what's not being said. Sometimes silences can speak louder than words. We need to make the chance to speak kindly often to each other. Pay a compliment to someone. Write a note to cheer someone. Stop and really listen after you ask, How are you?
. . . Love one another, for love is of God.
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Yes,I agree with that
In our life,something isn't very clear, but it is very important.
Now,give your friends and family a hug.
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