October 4, 2008

Mother Teresa's Oath

I found Mother Teresa's oath at her memorial house in Skopje this week, the city of her childhood. It spoke to me, and reflects the selflessness I am learning it takes to truly give to others...
Man is unreasonable, illogical and selfish
It doesn't matter - love him.

If you do good, they'll say you're selfish.
It doesn't matter - do good.

If you realize your goals,
You'll find false friends and just enemies
It doesn't matter - realize your goals.

The good that you do will be forgotten tomorrow
It doesn't matter - be true.

Honesty and sincerity will make you vulnerable
It doesn't matter - create.

If you help people it might be bad for you
It doesn't matter - help them.

You give the best you can to the world
The world repays you with punches
It doesn't matter - give the best you can.

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