Wise Words...

One of the things that I have learned is that people as mentioned below, are some of the cruelest, rude, unappreciative creations.  I have seen people's true nature and intentions in ways I never thought existed. I have seen grown adults behave like children, people faced with the truth but will continue to lie.  I have seen myself and others ridiculed for standing up for what is right and doing the right thing. It would be easy to give up (which much to the chagrin of many, is NOT happening). I believe that what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.  Yet, there are still people out there who insist on making the world miserable for others.  Even those who claim "compassion and mercy", but yet fail to fully align themselves to the true definition of compassion and mercy.  If that is the case, then compassion and mercy are merely buzz words and given when one feels like it.  

I heard a great definition of compassion and mercy from a friend of mine. Compassion and mercy are what one receives when they should have received justice and didn't.  Meaning we often deserve more consequence for our actions than we actually receive.  Even in the case of something that happened recently, I asked for mercy for someone who really deserved full punishment for what they had done which was compounded with and full of deceit. Of course, no one will ever hear the true story when that person or someone else tells it, because I am unsure if they are even aware of what I plead for on behalf of that person.

 However, we do have free will to either be compassionate and merciful, or full of hatred. In light of Megan Meier Day: a day to end or educate others about bullying, I leave you this post.  The past two years, I have seen exactly what Mother Teresa said below and it has been a guiding force in how I do things and view the world these days. Especially with all the drama in the last six months. 

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