St Catherine of Siena

If anyone speaks ill of you,
Praise him always.

If anyone injures you,
Serve him nicely.

If anyone persecutes you,
Help him in all possible ways.

You will attain immense strength.

You will control anger and pride.

You will enjoy peace, poise and serenity.

You will become divine

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Sometimes, i need reminding. I was looking at the old entries and came across this. And this was really the text i had resonated with most over the year before last. This was really the text that helped me over going back to work, where i did not get involved in the petty squabbles and the griping and bitching that took place at work. That allowed me to work with people who had hurt me so painfully and stay with friends who were going through hard time. I need to print this out, write it out and place it somewhere.

There is a part of me that is dissatisfied, that thinks people get away with so much. That thinks people are so dishonest. But i suppose, i know myself, that the dishonest person knows that they are dishonest and so they are most of all at war with themsleves.

I know that what St Catherine, who probably was a martyr, says is true. Not because i think that being a martyr is acceptable, but because being above it all, giving from a good place, a radiant place, is where i feel best. And at this time of the year when people have just about had enough of each other, it is something which i must really remember.