One day, I met a small boy trudging along, carrying his younger brother on his back. Seeing the boy's burden almost as big as himself, I asked if it was too much for him. The boy replied in all childish sincerity, "Oh, he's not heavy; he's my brother."
Upon hearing his answer, I, stunned and moved, suddenly remember my sister. In all my childhood years, I never experienced being carried by her. But that was long ago and that did not hinder our relationship. I forgive her already and until now, we're friends although sometimes, when she asked something, she made no reply. I love her, I care for her and I know that she loves me in return.
Most of us are a few years older than this boy, but we can learn a wonderful lesson from him. His small sacrifice for his younger brother has an important message. It shows the one thing that this world badly needs; the one thing that can solve our problems; the one thing everyone talks about but almost no one really gives---and that is love.
Love makes all things possible, solves our problems whether it is big or small, and sweetens every sacrifice. Love is te greatest commandment, the greatest miracle-worker of all time.
Without love, God wouldn't have created the world and all the people on it. Without love, you wouldn't have ben born; people will work individually; there will be no progress. We must put all love not in our brain but in our heart. We must give love not only because of your own good but for the good of your people. We must think love, give love, even put love where there is no love!
Is it very hard to obey your parents? Lend a helping hand? It isn't if we do it with love. Love can do the impossible we say, so why not try it? Trying it will yes, make a great change but it is not the disaster you were thinking of yet, it is the most wonderful thing to happen. It has been said that the hardest thing to for us to give is to "give in". But love can do it. Let us put our pride aside and be the first one to say "I'm sorry". Is it very hard to say that two-word phrase to the person you hurt? It isn't if it is true, if it is from your heart. Love melts pride.
Love makes sacrifices sweet! When someone is sick at home, he needs us more than ever. Let us put aside every other thing and have time for him. It is time consuming, yes, but by doing this, you can show how you love a person. You may not notice it but for every care you give to him, you feel great and satisfied. Why? Love is the answer. See? It is no trouble when we do it with love.
All we need is love because love is the only thing that can change the world, you and your interaction with others. And only when men realize this, will we have a real and a just peace.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
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