The following text was attributed to Pope Francis but other sources say it's actually the English translation of Portuguese Poet Fernando Pessoa's Palco de Vida (Stage of Life). Whoever the rightful source may be, thank heavens this text made its way to us. :) Read and be inspired. ♥ You can have flaws, be anxious, and even be angry, but do not forget that your life is the greatest enterprise in the world. Only you can stop it from going bust. Many appreciate you, admire you and love you. Remember that to be happy is not to have a sky without a storm, a road without accidents, work without fatigue, relationships without disappointments. To be happy is to find strength in forgiveness, hope in battles, security in the stage of fear, love in discord. It is not only to enjoy the smile, but also to reflect on the sadness. It is not only to celebrate the successes, but to learn lessons from the failures. It is not only to feel happy with the applause, but to be happy in
Because in life, it's the little things that matter. ♥