Words to Live By

2010-04-16

A few days ago a friend of mine was sharing several stories of frustration about people who had recently disappointed her.  Her feelings of anger and frustration were something I could relate to  - I think we all can.  If you are human you are going to experience frustration, disappointment, and anger.  Later that day I came across some words of inspiration written by Mother Theresa...I shared them with my friend, and wanted to share them with you, too:

People are often unreasonable and self-centered...
forgive them anyway.

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

If you are honest, people may cheat you...
be honest anyway.

If you find happiness, people may be jealous...
be happy anyway.

The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow...
do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough...
give your best anyway.

For you see, in the end, it is between you and God...
it was never between you and them anyway.