I was reading Paulo Coelho's blog. If you dun know, he's the writer of The Alchemist, one of his most famous books. He's a great writer and one thing I really like about his blog, not only the things that he wrote, but also because he updates often. Haha. So anyway, I came upon this:
"When Father Antonio was asked if the road of sacrifice led to heaven, he replied:
‘There are two roads of sacrifice. The first is that taken by the man who mortifies his flesh and does penance because he believes that we are all damned. This man feels guilty and judges himself unworthy to be happy. He will get nowhere, because God does not live in guilt. The second is that taken by the man who, knowing that the world is not as perfect as we would all like, nevertheless prays, does penance and gives his time and labour to improving his surroundings. He understands that the word “sacrifice” comes from “sacro oficio” - holy work or service. The Divine Presence helps him all the time and he will be rewarded in Heaven.’ "

I really liked that. No1's perfect eh, we all know that. But nevertheless, it's hard to love people sometimes. It's really obvious knowing who truly cares and thinks about you, really love you and be bothered about what's going on in your life. And it gets all bad when people try to do all the above because they HAVE to, because they're SUPPOSED to. It's really obvious. And all the more hard to love, harder than those who hates you outright. You know, it's alright if you're trying to know some1 better but with genuine sincerity of wanting to be a part of his/her life. Not because you are ask too. Like reaching out. You could as well be a salesman with a quota, no? Hmmm...that's for me and you and to work on. =) Everything you you do, do it joyfully. Your sacrifice is a divine work, moving in the realm up high and you might not see it, but in time to come, you will get your harvest.

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