november 5, 2010
i needed this prayer this week, because people have acted in ways that they had to know would hurt. maybe it's karma? maybe it was an oversight, a misunderstanding , thoughtless, the "oh well" scenario. the first line is what made me remember this prayer.. and the last one is what finally today, after almost a full week of mulling, has helped me to get to a better place.
and of course, the prayer was on my mind to find this week and about mid week i got a letter from a friend in the mail...notice the stamp!!! ok ok i get it!
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 successful, 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. It was never between you and them anyway.
-this version is credited to Mother Teresa
until next time...xx
I live by this Deb....it's the only way because undoubtedly to be human is to hurt each other at some point in some way.
ReplyDeleteyes it's true. and i've been on both ends. this time around it gave me a chance to literally choose the higher path of understanding in a really visceral way...thanks carrie xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Deb....the line that stands out the most to me is, "In the final analysis, it is between you and God"...I think God gives us many chances to shine and helps us reach our potential by blessing us with beautiful people in our life...I am so blessed with friends like you! xoxo
ReplyDeleteyes that was the line that turned me back to the light.i will be keeping her prayer with me as i go along my way. and my friends 2 XX thank u for touching in c...:)
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ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful prayer. Thank you!
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