The Enduring Power of Kind Words

"Kind words are the music of the world.  They have a power which seems to be beyond natural causes, as if they were some angel's song, which had lost its way and come on Earth, and sang on undyingly, smiting the hearts of men with sweetest wounds, and putting for the while an angel's nature in us."
― Frederick William Faber

Four years ago, I went on a spiritual retreat, and received beautiful notes of support from friends and family members.  Today, as I was writing a few notes for friends who are going on a similar retreat, I remembered the notes I had received, and how very much the kind words of my friends and family meant.  I was very touched that they were thinking about me and that they had taken the time to write.  Their kindness filled my heart.  It still does.