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Two works of mercy set a person free: Forgive and you will be forgiven, and give and you will receive.
St. Augustine

When we are wronged our first inclination is to lash out, to seek vengeance, to level the scales, even the score. Our pride seeks retribution, whereas our practice of humility takes a backseat. Turn the page…

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When someone is in need, we may utter the ubiquitous, vacuous, empty phrase, Let me know if I can help you. People in need will most likely not take us up on our offer. Offering help with no substance may make us feel like we are doing something useful, that we have somehow, in a flippant, perfunctory gesture fulfilled our obligations. Reliance on electronics makes armchair altruism even easier; a let me know if you need help text message. Turn the page…