LIfe is a Paradox

Life is a Paradox - So Choose Wisely
(Text-type: Exposition)

I have so many things I want to write about; especially about the things that has taken place over the past two weeks. But just for today, to get the momentum going, I will reflect on these profound truths.

The Paradoxical Commandments
by Dr. Kent M. Keith

1.People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered.
Love them anyway.


2.If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives.
Do good anyway.

3.If you are successful, you win false friends and true enemies.
Succeed anyway.

4.The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.
Do good anyway.

5.Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.
Be honest and frank anyway.

6.The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds.
Think big anyway.

7.People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs.
Fight for a few underdogs anyway.

8.What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight.
Build anyway.

9.People really need help but may attack you if you do help them.
Help people anyway.

10.Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth.
Give the world the best you have anyway.


There is another version that is found on the walls of the Mother Teresa's Home for the unwanted children in Calcutta.

I think, no matter how you look at it,our lives can be made simple by three things: Attitude, Choice and Responsibilty.

I am able to choose the attitude I want to adopt. When I have made that choice, I will be responsible for it.

I am not perfect, nor am I wholly flawed. I chose not to have a 'holier-than-thou' attitude, and thus I will measure my 'improvements' based on the standards I have chosen for myself. Before I criticise others, I must look at myself in the mirror first.

1. To err is human, to forgive divine. It is always so much easier to find the faults of others, to make critical comments and put the blame on someone else other than yourself. Even today, when I think I was unfairly hurt by a remark someone made,...I choose to hold my tongue...and forgive.

2.There are many times when I think it is not worthwhile to do good, or be good. But that is the choice I consciously make. If I start worrying about what others think about me, then I will never be able to feel happy. What is important is a clear conscience/

3. People always say that it is hard to find true friends. I think that begins with me too. If I am a hypocrite, then I am not a true friend.

4. No matter how much toot we get...I think the world would be a much better place if everyone is treated with respect and kindness. I guess, in school, this applies even more...I consciously remind myself that I am the adult...and it does not hurt to be gracious, polite and nice to everyone...

5.We sometimes avoid telling the truth because we do not want to get into trouble, or get others into trouble...but are we true to ourselves? Would it really be so hard to humble ourselves and admit our mistakes, our flaws and our blind sides...


I think this is enough for today.
I am learning to be my harshest critic, and my own best friend.
So a pat on the back...for making it through the volatile times, Dee...You can keep on going.