The Golden Journal #10: Love is in the air
Love is in the airValentine's Day evolved from a narrative of martyrdom. It was believed a priest in the 3rd century defied the orders of Roman Emperor Claudius the Second who banned marriages of young soldiers. Which Valentine performed in secret, Christian weddings and was executed in 269 AD. Though the day has been commercialised, till to day the day has retained its core theme of expressing affection either through grand gestures or simple acts of kindness. The day is full of excitement, yet sometimes misunderstood. the expression of affection is to your loved one not to show off to friends and colleagues. some get the pressure to do things out of the ordinary, things way out of their lives or budget just to prove a point to those around them. :Rudo vaviri" the Shona saying goes "love is between the two". Do things that nurture the love between you and your loved one. Interesting InsightsTKCNOTESfollowing the developments in the Zimbabwean Economy - a highlight on Corporate Rescue a process of managing a financially distressed company.
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