Mother Teresa...

What an amazing woman....I've often been touched by the things she's done. I rented her dvd-autobiography once and watched it with Teah who then decided that when she was old enough she wanted to give all her posessions away and move to the streets of Calcutta! I'm so proud of this amazing young girl I've been blessed to hold and know. When did I get so lucky? Anyway, I've had this posted on my door for some time now and I read it daily before walking out the door. I try to live my life this way, but really....I am human and it is difficult. Dalai Mama is focusing on doing the best she can at every moment.....so, I guess I'll give it more effort!!

Consider this:
People are often unreasonable, irrational and self-centered.
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
Be kind anyway.

If you are successfu, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.
Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you.
Be honest and sincere anyway.

What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight.
Create anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous.
Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, will often be forgotten.
Do good anyway.

Give the best you have, and it will never be enough.
Give your best anyway.

In the final analysis, it is between you and God. (Insert your preference here...Creator, Goddess, etc.)
It was never between you and them anyway.
~Mother Teresa