One can usually find a cheery smile
on the face of the wheelchair-bound woman. Which is remarkable,
given what happened.
You see, Rose was brutally beaten by two drunk teenage boys
who left her unable to walk. She was forced to sell her home
after medical bills devoured her modest savings.
If anyone has reason to be resentful, it is Rose Nelson. But
she will smile and say that she never even thinks of being bitter
as long as her brain is working and she can think of love.
"How can you be so loving after what happened to you?"
she was asked.
"Oh, my," she considered. "I could have dried
up after the boys beat me. I was afraid I would. That's why I
decided to be full of love and to give my love to everyone. The
more I love everyone else, the better I feel. And the better
I feel, the more I love the world. Love cured my fear."
Rose worked at love and happiness. It had to become a high priority
if she was not to be consumed by her horrific experience. Yet
anyone who wants peace or happiness or joy can learn from Rose.
We must do more than just make the car payments. We must love
and love and love some more. Rose learned to fill her mind with
as much love as it would hold, and then gave it away at every
opportunity.
Dr. Karl Menninger said this about love: "We do not fall
in love, we grow in love and love grows in us." Let enough
grow in you to fill you up and you'll be satisfied forever.
Steve Goodier Publisher@LifeSupportSystem.com
is a professional speaker, consultant and author of numerous
books. Visit his site for more information, or to sign up for
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