Without Ever Asking
As the Civil War raged on, Abraham Lincoln summoned an old friend and neighbor from Springfield Illinois to discuss a problem.

"The old neighbor called at the White House, and Lincoln talked to him for hours about the advisability of issuing a proclamation freeing the slaves. Lincoln went over all the arguments for and against such a move, and then read letters and newspaper articles, some denouncing him for not freeing the slaves and others denouncing him for fear he was going to free them. After talking for hours, Lincoln shook hands with his old neighbor, said good night, and sent him back to Illinois without even asking for his opinion...

There are times when someone needs your opinion. And there are times when they just need you to listen.

Thank you for listening JoJo

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We are not bodies with souls,
We are souls with bodies.
- Kevin R. Bean

Anytime, my friend.

You are a great listener Jo..thanks for being there for me at times...There is more info on Lincoln in the myths forum also...

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Sandalwood's Cosmic Creations: Working with the magic of love....

And you are always there for me as well Sandalwood. It is so important that we all take the time to really listen to what people say and how they feel. Sometimes just listening and not saying a word is all a friend really needs, just to know that someone thinks enough of you to there at your side.

I will read the thread about Abe the babe. He is my favorite president.

Group hug!

I'm with you human. A big warm group hug!

An old American Indian saying that I truly love and listen to:

If you listen to the whispers...You will never have to hear the screams...

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Sandalwood's Cosmic Creations: Working with the magic of love....

Great quote SW, thank you for sharing it with us.

That IS a great quote :O)

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"I am MS-DOS of Borg. Prepare... oops, out of memory!"