For Vs. Against
Stop focusing on what you are against.
Find out what you are for and then build up the courage to pursue that, no matter what.
A friend recently shared a Mother Teresa quote with me:
“I am not against war. I am for peace.”
I can’t stop thinking about it.
Right now I am in northern Thailand, working with some of my personal heroes, partnering with them to build a stronger future for 125+ kids that have been rescued out of slavery, trafficking and exploitation. Today we spent the day growing together, laughing, learning and making memories together.
This afternoon, as I walked toward the raucous volleyball game I could hear everyone playing at the far end of the properly, I thought of Mother Teresa’s words.
I asked myself what I am for.
I had to think really hard.
I know what I am against – that’s the easy answers.
I am against exploitation. I am against injustice. I am against cruelty, greed and selfish gain.
I am against apathy and excuses.
But…
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