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.

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There appears to be some disagreement as to who authored "Anyway." Some believe that the verses were written by Dr. Keith Kent and were titled, The Paradoxical Commandments. Whereas, others believe that Mother Theresa is responsible for the writing. Sources say the verses where written on the wall in her bedroom in Calcutta, India.

Regardless of who penned the verses, the verses remind us to do the right thing anyway. At times, life can be difficult, contentious, and upsetting. When we do the right thing anyway, we are sure to find peace and happiness along the way. Remember, you cannot control the thoughts or feelings of anyone other than yourself. Don't let others discourage you, distract you or dissuade you from doing the right thing. Since the verses were found to have been written on the bedroom wall of a woman who has been beautified and is regarded as blessed, we all should take heed, anyway!

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It's Your Life: Live it, Love it, Celebrate it!
MJD