Topic: Beautiful Minds Thread - part 2
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"The voice within is what I'm married to. All marriage is a metaphor for that marriage. My lover is the place inside me where an honest 'yes' and 'no' come from. That's my true partner. It's always there. And to tell you 'yes' when my integrity says 'no', is to divorce that partner"!

[Byron Katie]


Don't worry about "hard times" because some of the "most beautiful" things we have in life, come from "changes and mistakes"..Live with no "regrets" because everything in life, "happens for a reason"! :-)


Let us walk softly on the Earth, with all living beings, "great and small"...Remembering as we go, that ONE GOD "kind and wise", created ALL... :-)

Four Beautiful Thoughts Of Life:
(a) Look Back & Get Experience.
(b) Look Forward & See Hope.
(c) Look Around & Find Reality.
(d) Look Within & Find Your Self.


There comes a time in your life when you finally get it ... When in the midst of all your fears and insanity you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out "ENOUGH! Enough fighting and crying or struggling to hold on." And, like a child quieting down after a blind tantrum, your sobs begin to subside, you shudder once or twice, you blink back your tears and through a mantle of wet lashes you begin to look at the world from a new perspective. [This is your awakening!]

You realize that it is time to stop hoping and waiting for something or someone to change, or for happiness safety and security to come galloping over the next horizon. You come to terms with the fact that there aren't always fairy-tale endings (or beginnings for that matter) and that any guarantee of "happily ever after" must begin with you. Then a sense of serenity is born of acceptance.


So you begin making your way through the "reality of today" rather than holding out for the "promise of tomorrow." You realize that much of who you are and the way you navigate through life is, in great part, a result of all the social conditioning you've received over the course of a lifetime. And you begin to sift through all the nonsense you were taught about :

- how you should look and how much you should weigh,
- what you should wear and where you should shop,
- where you should live or what type of car you should drive,
- who you should sleep with and how you should behave,
- who you should marry and why you should stay,
- the importance of bearing children or what you owe your family,


Slowly you begin to open up to new worlds and different points of view. And you begin re-assessing and re-defining who you are and what you really believe in. And you begin to discard the doctrines you have outgrown, or should never have practiced to begin with.


You accept the fact that you are not perfect ,and that not everyone will love appreciate or approve of who or what you are... and that's OK... they are entitled to their own views and opinions. And, you come to terms with the fact that you will never be a size 5 or a "perfect 10".... Or a perfect human being for that matter... and you stop trying to compete with the image inside your head or agonizing over how you compare. And, you take a long look at yourself in the mirror and you make a promise to give yourself the same unconditional love and support you give so freely to others. Then a sense of confidence is born of self-approval.


And, you stop maneuvering through life merely as a "consumer" hungry for your next fix, a new dress, another pair of shoes or looks of approval and admiration from family, friends or even strangers who pass by. Then you discover that it is truly in "giving" that we receive, and that the joy and abundance you seek grows out of the giving. And you recognize the importance of "creating" and "contributing" rather than "obtaining" and "accumulating."


And you give thanks for the simple things you've been blessed with, things that millions of people upon the earth can only dream about - a full refrigerator, clean running water, a soft warm bed, the freedom of choice and the opportunity to pursue your own dreams.


And you begin to love and to care for yourself. You stop engaging in self-destructive behaviors, including participating in dysfunctional relationships. You begin eating a balanced diet, drinking more water and exercising. And because you've learned that fatigue drains the spirit and creates doubt and fear, you give yourself permission to rest. And just as food is fuel for the body, laughter is fuel for the spirit and so you make it a point to create time for play.


Then you learn about love and relationships - how to love, how much to give in love, when to stop giving, and when to walk away. And you allow only the hands of a lover who truly loves and respects you to glorify you with his touch. You learn that people don't always say what they mean or mean what they say, intentionally or unintentionally, and that not everyone will always come through... and interestingly enough, it's not always about you. So, you stop lashing out and pointing fingers or looking to place blame for the things that were done to you or weren't done for you. And you learn to keep your Ego in check and to acknowledge and redirect the destructive emotions it spawns - anger, jealousy and resentment.


You learn how to say "I was wrong" and to forgive people for their own human frailties. You learn to build bridges instead of walls and about the healing power of love as it is expressed through a kind word, a warm smile or a friendly gesture. And, at the same time, you eliminate any relationships that are hurtful or fail to uplift and edify you. You stop working so hard at smoothing things over and setting your needs aside. You learn that feelings of entitlement are perfectly OK and that it is your right to want or expect certain things. And you learn the importance of communicating your needs with confidence and grace. You learn that the only cross to bear is the one you choose to carry and that eventually martyrs are burned at the stake. Then you learn to distinguish between guilt, and responsibility and the importance of setting boundaries and learning to Say NO. You learn that you don't know all the answers, it's not your job to save the world and that sometimes you just need to Let Go.


Moreover, you learn to look at people as they really are and not as you would want them to be, and you are careful not to project your neediness or insecurities onto a relationship. You learn that you will not be more beautiful, more intelligent, more lovable or important because of the man on your arm or the child that bears your name. You learn that just as people grow and change, so it is with love and relationships, and that that not everyone can always love you the way you would want them to. So you stop appraising your worth by the measure of love you are given. And suddenly you realize that it's wrong to demand that someone live their life or sacrifice their dreams just to serve your needs, ease your insecurities, or meet "your" standards and expectations. You learn that the only love worth giving and receiving is the love that is given freely without conditions or limitations. And you learn what it means to love. So you stop trying to control people, situations and outcomes. You learn that "alone" does not mean "lonely" and you begin to discover the joy of spending time "with yourself" and "on yourself." Then you discover the greatest and most fulfilling love you will ever know - Self Love. And so it comes to pass that, through understanding, your heart heals; and now all new things are possible.


Moving along, you begin to avoid Toxic people and conversations. And you stop wasting time and energy rehashing your situation with family and friends. You learn that talk doesn't change things and that unrequited wishes can only serve to keep you trapped in the past. So you stop lamenting over what could or should have been and you make a decision to leave the past behind. Then you begin to invest your time and energy to affect positive change. You take a personal inventory of all your strengths and weaknesses and the areas you need to improve in order to move ahead, you set your goals and map out a plan of action to see things through.


You learn that life isn't always fair and you don't always get what you think you deserve, and you stop personalizing every loss or disappointment. You learn to accept that sometimes bad things happen to good people and that these things are not an act of God... but merely a random act of fate.


And you stop looking for guarantees, because you've learned that the only thing you can really count on is the unexpected and that whatever happens, you'll learn to deal with it. And you learn that the only thing you must truly fear is the great robber baron of all time - FEAR itself. So you learn to step right into and through your fears, because to give into fear is to give away the right to live life on your terms. You learn that much of life truly is a self-fulfilling prophesy and you learn to go after what you want and not to squander your life living under a cloud of indecision or feelings of impending doom.


Then, YOU LEARN ABOUT MONEY... the personal power and independence it brings and the options it creates. And you recognize the necessity to create your own personal wealth. Slowly, you begin to take responsibility for yourself by yourself and you make yourself a promise to never betray yourself and to never ever settle for less than your heart's desire. And a sense of power is born of self-reliance. And you live with honor and integrity because you know that these principles are not the outdated ideals of a by-gone era but the mortar that holds together the foundation upon which you must build your life. And you make it a point to keep smiling, to keep trusting and to stay open to every wonderful opportunity and exciting possibility. Then you hang a wind chime outside your window to remind yourself what beauty there is in Simplicity.


Finally, with courage in your heart and with God by your side you take a stand, you TAKE a deep breath and you begin to design the life you want to live as best as you can.


A word about the Power of Prayer: In some of my darkest, most painful and frightening hours, I have prayed, not for the answers to my prayers or for material things, but for my "God" to help me find the strength, confidence and courage to persevere; to face each day and to do what I must do.


You are an expression of the almighty. The spirit of God resides within you and moves through you. Open your heart, speak to that spirit and it will heal and empower you.

"My 'God' has never failed me..."! :-)

[Sonny Carroll] flowerforyou



Magnificent. Thank you for this. More and more, I'm starting to believe in that old saw, 'When the Student is ready, the Master will come.'

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Sun 04/26/15 11:54 AM

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Mon 04/27/15 08:19 AM

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Zero_Effected

Mon 04/27/15 10:22 AM

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people so often take the simplest thing like 'breathing' for granted..

yet without the air to fill our lungs.. we'd be nothing more than fertilizer!

after these past 2 weeks.. I'm grateful just to see the rainfall today.. :thumbsup:
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Mon 04/27/15 11:18 AM

why the heck would i trust the universe that spawned ME??? surprised
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tamitateo

Mon 04/27/15 11:39 AM


why the heck would i trust the universe that spawned ME??? surprised


oh I don't know u ain't so bad :laughing:


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Zero_Effected

Mon 04/27/15 11:49 AM


why the heck would i trust the universe that spawned ME??? surprised


it's all about balance :wink:
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but Tam's right.. you ain't so bad bigsmile
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Mon 04/27/15 12:07 PM

who ARE you 'people'??? surprised



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Wed 04/29/15 04:01 AM

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Planet Ocean... an hour and a half video, plz watch :cry: flowerforyou

http://youtu.be/eH1s9GCqPKo
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Wed 04/29/15 10:13 AM



"The voice within is what I'm married to. All marriage is a metaphor for that marriage. My lover is the place inside me where an honest 'yes' and 'no' come from. That's my true partner. It's always there. And to tell you 'yes' when my integrity says 'no', is to divorce that partner"!

[Byron Katie]


Don't worry about "hard times" because some of the "most beautiful" things we have in life, come from "changes and mistakes"..Live with no "regrets" because everything in life, "happens for a reason"! :-)


Let us walk softly on the Earth, with all living beings, "great and small"...Remembering as we go, that ONE GOD "kind and wise", created ALL... :-)

Four Beautiful Thoughts Of Life:
(a) Look Back & Get Experience.
(b) Look Forward & See Hope.
(c) Look Around & Find Reality.
(d) Look Within & Find Your Self.


There comes a time in your life when you finally get it ... When in the midst of all your fears and insanity you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out "ENOUGH! Enough fighting and crying or struggling to hold on." And, like a child quieting down after a blind tantrum, your sobs begin to subside, you shudder once or twice, you blink back your tears and through a mantle of wet lashes you begin to look at the world from a new perspective. [This is your awakening!]

You realize that it is time to stop hoping and waiting for something or someone to change, or for happiness safety and security to come galloping over the next horizon. You come to terms with the fact that there aren't always fairy-tale endings (or beginnings for that matter) and that any guarantee of "happily ever after" must begin with you. Then a sense of serenity is born of acceptance.


So you begin making your way through the "reality of today" rather than holding out for the "promise of tomorrow." You realize that much of who you are and the way you navigate through life is, in great part, a result of all the social conditioning you've received over the course of a lifetime. And you begin to sift through all the nonsense you were taught about :

- how you should look and how much you should weigh,
- what you should wear and where you should shop,
- where you should live or what type of car you should drive,
- who you should sleep with and how you should behave,
- who you should marry and why you should stay,
- the importance of bearing children or what you owe your family,


Slowly you begin to open up to new worlds and different points of view. And you begin re-assessing and re-defining who you are and what you really believe in. And you begin to discard the doctrines you have outgrown, or should never have practiced to begin with.


You accept the fact that you are not perfect ,and that not everyone will love appreciate or approve of who or what you are... and that's OK... they are entitled to their own views and opinions. And, you come to terms with the fact that you will never be a size 5 or a "perfect 10".... Or a perfect human being for that matter... and you stop trying to compete with the image inside your head or agonizing over how you compare. And, you take a long look at yourself in the mirror and you make a promise to give yourself the same unconditional love and support you give so freely to others. Then a sense of confidence is born of self-approval.


And, you stop maneuvering through life merely as a "consumer" hungry for your next fix, a new dress, another pair of shoes or looks of approval and admiration from family, friends or even strangers who pass by. Then you discover that it is truly in "giving" that we receive, and that the joy and abundance you seek grows out of the giving. And you recognize the importance of "creating" and "contributing" rather than "obtaining" and "accumulating."


And you give thanks for the simple things you've been blessed with, things that millions of people upon the earth can only dream about - a full refrigerator, clean running water, a soft warm bed, the freedom of choice and the opportunity to pursue your own dreams.


And you begin to love and to care for yourself. You stop engaging in self-destructive behaviors, including participating in dysfunctional relationships. You begin eating a balanced diet, drinking more water and exercising. And because you've learned that fatigue drains the spirit and creates doubt and fear, you give yourself permission to rest. And just as food is fuel for the body, laughter is fuel for the spirit and so you make it a point to create time for play.


Then you learn about love and relationships - how to love, how much to give in love, when to stop giving, and when to walk away. And you allow only the hands of a lover who truly loves and respects you to glorify you with his touch. You learn that people don't always say what they mean or mean what they say, intentionally or unintentionally, and that not everyone will always come through... and interestingly enough, it's not always about you. So, you stop lashing out and pointing fingers or looking to place blame for the things that were done to you or weren't done for you. And you learn to keep your Ego in check and to acknowledge and redirect the destructive emotions it spawns - anger, jealousy and resentment.


You learn how to say "I was wrong" and to forgive people for their own human frailties. You learn to build bridges instead of walls and about the healing power of love as it is expressed through a kind word, a warm smile or a friendly gesture. And, at the same time, you eliminate any relationships that are hurtful or fail to uplift and edify you. You stop working so hard at smoothing things over and setting your needs aside. You learn that feelings of entitlement are perfectly OK and that it is your right to want or expect certain things. And you learn the importance of communicating your needs with confidence and grace. You learn that the only cross to bear is the one you choose to carry and that eventually martyrs are burned at the stake. Then you learn to distinguish between guilt, and responsibility and the importance of setting boundaries and learning to Say NO. You learn that you don't know all the answers, it's not your job to save the world and that sometimes you just need to Let Go.


Moreover, you learn to look at people as they really are and not as you would want them to be, and you are careful not to project your neediness or insecurities onto a relationship. You learn that you will not be more beautiful, more intelligent, more lovable or important because of the man on your arm or the child that bears your name. You learn that just as people grow and change, so it is with love and relationships, and that that not everyone can always love you the way you would want them to. So you stop appraising your worth by the measure of love you are given. And suddenly you realize that it's wrong to demand that someone live their life or sacrifice their dreams just to serve your needs, ease your insecurities, or meet "your" standards and expectations. You learn that the only love worth giving and receiving is the love that is given freely without conditions or limitations. And you learn what it means to love. So you stop trying to control people, situations and outcomes. You learn that "alone" does not mean "lonely" and you begin to discover the joy of spending time "with yourself" and "on yourself." Then you discover the greatest and most fulfilling love you will ever know - Self Love. And so it comes to pass that, through understanding, your heart heals; and now all new things are possible.


Moving along, you begin to avoid Toxic people and conversations. And you stop wasting time and energy rehashing your situation with family and friends. You learn that talk doesn't change things and that unrequited wishes can only serve to keep you trapped in the past. So you stop lamenting over what could or should have been and you make a decision to leave the past behind. Then you begin to invest your time and energy to affect positive change. You take a personal inventory of all your strengths and weaknesses and the areas you need to improve in order to move ahead, you set your goals and map out a plan of action to see things through.


You learn that life isn't always fair and you don't always get what you think you deserve, and you stop personalizing every loss or disappointment. You learn to accept that sometimes bad things happen to good people and that these things are not an act of God... but merely a random act of fate.


And you stop looking for guarantees, because you've learned that the only thing you can really count on is the unexpected and that whatever happens, you'll learn to deal with it. And you learn that the only thing you must truly fear is the great robber baron of all time - FEAR itself. So you learn to step right into and through your fears, because to give into fear is to give away the right to live life on your terms. You learn that much of life truly is a self-fulfilling prophesy and you learn to go after what you want and not to squander your life living under a cloud of indecision or feelings of impending doom.


Then, YOU LEARN ABOUT MONEY... the personal power and independence it brings and the options it creates. And you recognize the necessity to create your own personal wealth. Slowly, you begin to take responsibility for yourself by yourself and you make yourself a promise to never betray yourself and to never ever settle for less than your heart's desire. And a sense of power is born of self-reliance. And you live with honor and integrity because you know that these principles are not the outdated ideals of a by-gone era but the mortar that holds together the foundation upon which you must build your life. And you make it a point to keep smiling, to keep trusting and to stay open to every wonderful opportunity and exciting possibility. Then you hang a wind chime outside your window to remind yourself what beauty there is in Simplicity.


Finally, with courage in your heart and with God by your side you take a stand, you TAKE a deep breath and you begin to design the life you want to live as best as you can.


A word about the Power of Prayer: In some of my darkest, most painful and frightening hours, I have prayed, not for the answers to my prayers or for material things, but for my "God" to help me find the strength, confidence and courage to persevere; to face each day and to do what I must do.


You are an expression of the almighty. The spirit of God resides within you and moves through you. Open your heart, speak to that spirit and it will heal and empower you.

"My 'God' has never failed me..."! :-)

[Sonny Carroll] flowerforyou



Magnificent. Thank you for this. More and more, I'm starting to believe in that old saw, 'When the Student is ready, the Master will come.'

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I have always held 'them' in high esteem, who have expressed their warmth & heartfelt appreciation toward all 'beautiful' things on planet 'Earth'. May you keep smiling & shining, 'Scribbles'; And spread 'love' light' & 'peace' as always.flowerforyou
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Kaustuv1

Wed 04/29/15 10:38 AM

'Selfless Love!'


There Was Once This Guy Who Is Very Much In Love With His Girl. This Romantic Guy Folded 1,000 Pieces Of Paper Cranes As A Gift To His Girl.


Although, At That Time He Was Just A Small Fry In His Company, His Future Didn't Seem Too Bright, They Were Very Happy Together. Until One Day, His Girl Told Him She Was Going To Paris And Will Never Come Back. She Also Told Him That She Cannot Visualize Any Future For The Both Of Them, So They Went Their Own Ways There And Then...


Heartbroken, The Guy Agreed. But When He Regained His Confidence, He Worked Hard Day And Night, Slogging His Body And Mind Just To Make Something Out Of Himself.


Finally With All The Hard Work And The Help Of Friends, This Guy Had Set Up His Own Company ...


You Never Fail Until You Stop Trying. One Rainy Day, While This Guy Was Driving, He Saw An Elderly Couple Sharing An Umbrella In The Rain Walking To Some Destination. Even With The Umbrella, They Were Still Drenched. It Didn't Take Him Long To Realize They Were His Girl's Parents.


With A Heart In Getting Back At Them, He Drove Slowly Beside The Couple, Wanting Them To Spot Him In His Luxury Sedan. He Wanted Them To Know That He Wasn't The Same Any More; He Had His Own Company, Car, Condo, Etc. He Made It! What He Saw Next Confused Him, The Couple Was Walking Towards A Cemetery, And So He Got Out Of His Car And Followed...And He Saw His Girl, A Photograph Of Her Smiling Sweetly As Ever At Him From Her Tombstone And He Saw His Paper Cranes Right Beside Her...


Her Parents Saw Him. He Asked Them Why This Had Happened. They Explained, She Did Not Leave For France At All. She Was Ill With Cancer. She Had Believed That He Will Make It Someday, But She Did Not Want To Be His Obstacle... Therefore She Had Chosen To Leave Him. Just Because Someone Doesn't Love You The Way You Want Them To,Doesn't Mean They Don't Love You With All They Have. She Had Wanted Her Parents To Put His Paper Cranes Beside Her, Because, If The Day Comes When Fate Brings Him To Her Again...He Can Take Some Of Those Back With Him...


Once You Have Loved, You Will Always Love. For What's In Your Mind May Escape But What's In Your Heart Will Remain Forever. The Guy Just Wept...The Worst Way To Miss Someone Is To Be Sitting Right Beside Her Knowing You Can't Have Her, See Her Or Be With Her Ever Again.........Hope You Understand.


Find Time To Realize That There Is One Person Who Means So Much To You, For You Might Wake Up One Morning Losing That Person Who You Thought Meant Nothing To You. :heart:






'KINDNESS Pays !'



One Day, A Poor Boy Who Was Selling Goods From Door To Door To Pay His Way Through School, Found He Had Only One Thin Dime Left, And He Was Hungry. He Decided He Would Ask For A Meal At The Next House. However, He Lost His Nerve When A Lovely Young Woman Opened The Door. Instead Of A Meal He Asked For A Drink Of Water. She Thought He Looked Hungry So Brought Him A Large Glass Of Milk. He Drank It Slowly, And Then Asked, "How Much Do I Owe You?"


"You Don't Owe Me Anything," She Replied "Mother Has Taught Us Never To Accept Payment For A Kindness." He Said... "Then I Thank You From My Heart."


As Howard Kelly Left That House, He Not Only Felt; Stronger Physically, But His Faith In God And Man Was Strong Also. He Had Been Ready To Give Up And Quit.


Years Later That Young Woman Became Critically Ill. The Local Doctors Were Baffled. They Finally Sent Her To The Big City, Where They Called In Specialists To Study Her Rare Disease. Dr. Howard Kelly Was Called In For The Consultation. When He Heard The Name Of The Town She Came From, A Strange Light Filled His Eyes. Immediately He Rose And Went Down The Hall Of The Hospital To Her Room. Dressed In His Doctor's Gown He Went In To See Her. He Recognized Her At Once. He Went Back To The Consultation Room Determined To Do His Best To Save Her Life. From That Day He Gave Special Attention To The Case.


After A Long Struggle, The Battle Was Won. Dr. Kelly Requested The Business Office To Pass The Final Bill To Him For Approval. He Looked At It, Then Wrote Something On The Edge And The Bill Was Sent To Her Room. She Feared To Open It, For She Was Sure It Would Take The Rest Of Her Life To Pay For It All. Finally, She Looked, And Something Caught Her Attention On The Side As She Read These Words.....


"Paid In Full With One Glass Of Milk." (Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly.


Tears Of Joy Flooded Her Eyes As Her Happy Heart Prayed: "Thank You, GOD, That Your Love Has Spread Abroad Through Human Hearts And Hands." :heart:
Edited by Kaustuv1 on Wed 04/29/15 10:53 AM
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Kaustuv1

Wed 04/29/15 11:08 AM

"Military: A beautiful true love story"




One day, a young guy and a young girl fell in love. But the guy came from a poor family. The girl's parents weren't too happy.



So the young man decided not only to court the girl but to court her parents as well. In time, the parents saw that he was a good man and was worthy of their daughter's hand.



But there was another problem: The man was a soldier. Soon, war broke out and he was being sent overseas for a year. The week before he left, the man knelt on his knee and asked his lady love, "Will you marry me?" She wiped a tear, said yes, and they were engaged. They agreed that when he got back in one year, they would get married.



But tragedy struck. A few days after he left, the girl had a major vehicular accident. It was a head-on collision. When she woke up in the hospital, she saw her father and mother crying. Immediately, she knew there was something wrong.



She later found out that she suffered brain injury. The part of her brain that controlled her face muscles was damaged. Her once lovely face was now disfigured. She cried as she saw herself in the mirror. "Yesterday, I was beautiful. Today, I'm a monster." Her body was also covered with so many ugly wounds.



Right there and then, she decided to release her fiance from their promise. She knew he wouldn't desire her anymore. She would forget about him and never see him again.



For one year, the soldier wrote many letters; but she wouldn't answer any of them. He called upon her over telephone several times but she wouldn't attend his calls.



After one year, the mother walked into her room and announced, "He's back from the war." The girl shouted, "No! Please don't tell him about me. Don't tell him I'm here!" The mother said, "He's getting married," and handed her a wedding invitation. The girl's heart sank. She knew she still loved him; but she had to forget him now. With great sadness, she opened the wedding invitation.And then she saw her name on it!



Utterly bewildered, she asked, "What is this?" That was when the young man entered her room with a bouquet of flowers. He knelt beside her and asked, "Will you marry me?" The girl covered her face with her hands and said, "I'm ugly!" The man said, "Without your permission, your mother sent me your photos. When I saw your photos, I realized that nothing has changed. You're still the woman I fell in love with. You're still as beautiful as ever. Because I love you!" :heart:



[Author Unknown]