THE BEST WAY TO LIVE

by Mother Theresa

People are often unreasonable, Illogical, 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 false friends and some true enemies;

Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;

Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;

Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;

Be serene and happy anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;

Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;

Give the world the best you've got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God.

It was never between you and them anyway

6. Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.

7. Name a thousand wonderful memories you have from attending "The Contest of Champions" In Orlando!

Easier?  The lesson:  The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards.  They are the ones that care.  And the things that you remember in life, are not the accomplishments and applause but spending time with the people you love!

I'm glad I spent the last year with each of YOU!  Love, Shawna