Pope Francis To Catholics – “Never Give Up!”

Head of the Roman Catholic Church, almost 88 (born 17 Dec 1936), with physical problems of his own, including not being able to stand by himself on his two feet, but undaunted.

Here is his “Pope Francis – New Year Talk” that is 3 years old but still up-to-date as far as I can see (linkedin, linkedin.com). He begins:

You can have flaws, be anxious and even be angry, but don’t forget that your life is the greatest business in the world. Only you can stop it from failure. You are appreciated, admired and loved by many. Remember that being happy is not having a sky without storms, a road without accidents, a job without effort, relationships without disappointments.
(Facebook sharing by ELVIE DELA VINA TAN, 22 Aug 2024)

I repeat: “Everyone has flaws.” And, “Don’t forget that your life is the greatest business in the world.” Certainly, you can spread love if nothing else. If you can’t spread “love” at least show “kindness.”

“You are loved by many.” The more reason to love others, or at least be kind to them.

Noboby’s perfect! “But don’t forget that your life is the greatest business in the world” for you. Only you can disappoint yourself. Nothing is perfect – accept life like that and you will be happy, happier, happiest!

“Being happy is to stop feeling a victim and become the author of your own destiny. It's going through deserts, but being able to find an oasis deep in your soul. It's to thank God every morning for the miracle of life. It’s kissing your children, cuddling your parents, having poetic moments with your friends, even when they hurt us.”

Thanking God for “the miracle of life.” Loving others, “Even when they hurt us.”

Stop feeling unloved and love others more and then you will find more love for yourself!

“The greatest business in the world” is for you and for your loved ones.

“To be happy is to let live the creature that lives in each of us, free, joyful and simple. It's having maturity to be able to say: ‘I made mistakes.’ Having the courage to say ‘I'm sorry’. It's having a sensitivity to say, ‘I need you.’ (It’s) having the ability to say ‘I love you’.”

“May your life become a garden of opportunities for happiness... that in spring (you) can be a lover of joy and in winter a lover of wisdom.”

Is life all happiness?

"And when you make a mistake, start over. Because only then will you fall in love with life. … Being happy doesn't mean having a perfect life. But (God) uses tears to irrigate tolerance. Use your defeats to train your patience.”

That’s a different kind of “tears of joy” but it’s joy nevertheless!

"Use your mistakes with the serenity of the sculptor. Use pain to tune into pleasure. Use obstacles to open the windows of intelligence. Never give up ... Above all, never give up on the people that love you. Never give up on happiness, because life is an amazing show.”

Love!@517