I have a favorite quote from Mother Teresa, and I've been thinking about it a lot lately. It's engraved on the wall of her home for children in Calcutta. Her words are thoughtful and wise...words to live by. If we all did, what an amazing world it would be.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good.
Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.
--Mother Teresa of Calcutta
All true. And it's tood to be reminded of it from time to time. Thanks, Lark.
ReplyDeleteI wish kindness was spoken about more, you know?
DeleteSame here. Lately, it just seems that everyone is just spreading hate.
DeleteLark, I absolutely LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing this. And, thank you for commenting on my last post - Your kindness and thoughtfulness means a lot. <3
ReplyDeleteHi, Nadia! Thanks for that. I really appreciate it. Us blogging friends have to stick together. :D
DeleteLove this quote, and it seems all the more important these days!
ReplyDeleteYes! There are days when I feel like everyone in the world has forgotten the meaning of the word kind. It's sad.
DeleteWhat a beautiful quote! Definitely words to live by! Thank you for sharing it! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's just something that's really been on my mind lately. :D
DeleteThis is absolutely wonderful and perfect. You made my day. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad! I really appreciate your comment. :D
Delete"Always be a little kinder than necessary" really sums it up, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteIt really does. I've never regretted being kind to someone. But I have regretted times when I wasn't kind enough.
DeleteYes. This. <3
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DeleteYou never know what someone is going through, be kind and try to make someone's day better.
ReplyDeleteExactly! Everyone's struggling with something. And it boosts both their serotonin levels and yours when you do a kind act.
DeleteOne of my favorites, Lark.
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DeleteBeautiful sentiments in this crazy, crazy world.
ReplyDeleteIt is a crazy world!
DeleteI really try to be kinder than necessary daily. You never know what someone is going through. I love these quotes. Wonderful sentiment.
ReplyDeleteYou don't ever know what struggles people are experiencing. It's important to extend a little grace and kindness to others...I know I'm always grateful when others do that for me. :D
DeleteI don't know who said it first, but I also love "In a world where you can be anything, be kind first."
ReplyDeleteOooh...I like that quote. A lot. :D
DeleteSuch wonderful and wise words! You're right, the world would be a better place if everyone did this! :)
ReplyDeleteRight? We should all try to emulate the way Mother Teresa lived her life.
DeleteThis is one of my favorites, thanks for sharing it. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my favs, too. :D
DeleteWonderful words of wisdom,
ReplyDeleteThey really are. And words I try to remember in my own life.
DeleteMakes a lot of sense, along with remembering to be kind to yourself. Wish I were that strong.
ReplyDeleteI think it takes practice. After all, we're all works in progress.
DeleteI love this!!
ReplyDelete:D They're two of my most favorite quotes.
DeleteI can think of times when I could make the effort to be kinder. It is harder to remember in the moment, though. This is a good reminder to keep thoughts like that at the forefront of my mind.
ReplyDeleteIt's something that takes practice...at least for me.
DeleteThose are both lovely quotes. Thanks!
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DeleteThese sentiments are good to remember ... especially in times where kindness seems to be evaporating ...
ReplyDeleteIt does seem to be a disappearing commodity in our world.
DeleteI love this. It's worthwhile advice!
ReplyDeleteI think so. :D
DeleteThese are beautiful and very thought-provoking. The world definitely needs more kindness in it. Thanks for the reminder :)
ReplyDeleteAnd kindness is such a small and easy thing...everyone can do it. YOu know?
DeleteSuperb post
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