The Lone Cypress Tree

"Just because of one tree, you attempt to destroy the whole forest?" said a fellow friend.

I said to myself,

"I will never ever think about destroying the whole forest when I can even spare a twig or a fallen leaf. However, I regard this tree as one which is not of the abundance... but one that is the focal point of all others. One that is unique and stands out from the rest. I'd like to regard it as the lone cypress tree. Now, would anyone cut down this lone cypress tree and claim that it is just like any common tree you see in the woods? Perhaps not..."

The lone cypress tree in California

(Disclaimer: I do not own this image. This image is for reference purposes only.)

Mother Teresa's Words of Wisdom

Mother Teresa's Words of Wisdom

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 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 your God;
It was never between you and them anyway.