A house is not a home until love comes through the door, that is.
And love intuitively goes around sprinkling that special brand of angel dust
that transforms a house into a very special home for very special people: our
family. Money, of course, can build a charming house, but
only love can furnish it with a feeling of home.
Duty can pack an adequate
sack lunch, but love may decide to tuck a little love note inside.
Money can provide a
television set, but love controls it and cares enough to say no and take the
guff that comes with it.
Obligation sends the children to bed on time, but love tucks the
covers in around their necks and passes out kisses and hugs (even to
teenagers!).
Obligation can cook a
meal, but love embellishes the table with a potted ivy trailing around slender
candles.
Duty writes many letters, but love tucks a joke or a picture or a
fresh stick of gum inside.
Compulsion keeps a sparkling house, but love and prayer stand a
better chance of producing a happy family.
Duty gets offended
quickly if it isn't appreciated, but love learns to laugh a lot and to work for
the sheer joy of doing it.
Obligation can pour a
glass of milk, but quite often love will add a little chocolate.
Author Unknown
If
you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be
happy, practice compassion.-The
Dalai Lama
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