These are the Things to Poor Prize More than Gold

A quote from Catherine:

These are the things the poor prize more than gold though that cost the donor nothing; the kind word, the gentle compassionate look and the patient hearing of sorrow.

Poor or not these are the things all of us prize! Now if only we have our needs met and then are able to meet the needs of others. Maybe that is phrased wrong, if we meet the needs of others, our needs will be met as well.

There are so many people in the world who simply need a listening ear. I recall reading a book many years ago entitled The Listener. It had as it setting a large building where you could go in and talk. There was someone behind a curtain who would listen.

Today as we go about our work and play, let us pause and really listen to someone, helping them feel as if they are the only person in our world for even just a moment. You may be the one to save a life.

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