Every once in a while something speaks out to me. Sometimes it's song lyrics that feel like the writer is singing my heart. Other times it's a book that has a character that I can relate to, and other times it can be a little snip-it of a quote, but today while shopping for Christmas ideas I came across a poem that spoke to me. After you read it you may see why.
You know, I do get asked a lot why I am a happy person, why or how I overcame the things that I have, "do you every not smile or joke?" and you know...after I read this...I know what it really is, it's because without knowing it, I was DOING IT ANYWAY. I don't waste my time on things that I can't control, I CAN control how I react to things and I truly try to live by that. Weather it works or not is up to those around me, and I hope that I do a good job.
"Do it Anyway"
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.
- Mother Teresa
I love this, and it IS you. You brought such happiness and fun and joy to Indiana with you last week... you have such a unique way of looking at the world, and it's why I love you so much... because you DO IT ANYWAY! <3 You left us in a happier, more fun state... I have so much to learn from you! LOVE YOU!
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