To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind.
- William Hazlitt
When we love, or at least have a strong friendship with someone, we are willing to forgive and continue our love with them. We can strongly disagree and not strain our love for one another because our love is not based on whether we agree or not. True love is based on our heart and mind. It is no wonder that the Bible states, "And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment." (Mark 12:30) Jana and I have had a lasting love simply because of our profound love for one another and our strength of mind to keep it that way--you can too!
Just a subscript: You can learn a lot more from listening than you can from talking. If you want to learn something about someone, take a seat, shut your mouth and don't argue back. You might be surprised how much alike that you really are! It is physically impossible to listen and speak at the same time!
6 comments:
The scary part is when we are silent and then when we speak, we say the same things. I think even our minds are connected. I love you more than chocolate!
Jana Babe--WOW! You must love me a lot if you love me more than chocolate! More than Godiva or Elizabeth's?
Are saying that there is a truth to the old saying, "silence is golden."
Mervi
Perfect Duo from my observation through the years. It is scary isn't it, when we don't speak and know what the other is thinking. (It can get us in trouble too).
I have seen you and Sister Allard for the past 20 years - you are one!
Catherine--It is our intention to keep it that way forever!
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