Doing My Best

In my efforts to act according to love, compassion, inclusiveness I also attempt to be direct, open and honest. I do pretty well in my efforts, though I do fall short, especially when being accused, criticized or misunderstood. The words of Mother Teresa come to mind, "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 never was between you and them anyway." I do get defensive and feel confused when others make assumptions and projections about me. I have to keep in mind that the world I live in is different from me and my approach.