Tuesday, October 28, 2014

The Kindness of Sharing in the Joy

"Love is a force more formidable than any other.  It is invisible ― it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could."
― Barbara de Angelis

Lately, I have had the opportunity blessing, really of hearing people talk about others' joyful experiences with great enthusiasm and love. 

The most recent was a conversation with a college friend who shared that her sister, who is in her 50s, just got married for the first time.  My friend sent me photographs from the wedding, which was intimate and elegant, and worthy of a Vanity Fair or Town and Country spread.  But the best part was listening to my friend's joy for her sister.  She was thrilled that her sister was so happy, and my friend's delight was palpable over the telephone.  It takes love and an open heart to share in someone else's joy.  And it is a beautiful thing.

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