DO IT ANYWAY - by Mother Teresa..

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 someFalse 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 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.

My friend reminded me of the above, while I was catching up with him, and yes, this poem much describes my friend's life. I've nv seen someone who could be so contented with only $20 a day, and yes, my friend happens to be a doctor. The simple joy that things around him can bring, and its a choice, to be contented. While talking to him, I was wondering. Are we too blessed, that we take simple things for granted? Simple things like having medicine readily available, simple things like water for granted. I dont thank the Lord everyday every second that I have water to drink, and a proper chair to sit on. Instead just this morning, I prayed and ask God to change my hearts towards ppl who are nasty to me. 知足常乐, simple 4 words, but yet the meaning goes deep within.
Lord, I want to appreciate the small little things that you have blessed me with, more than the BIG things. Well, I want to give my best, do good and be happy anyway. =)