I recently read that Mother Theresa was a disillusioned old woman working to further her own self interest to instil her agenda on a place that scarcely needed it. You can imagine my shock at seeing this article on the net. Here was one of the heros of our time being slated for the role that she played in our world.

I thought she was an amazing force for good with her simple premise of helping the dying die with dignity. I also thought that everyone looked at her with the same kind of admiration and respect as I did as being one of the living role models of peace and charity in action.

The article was vehement and scathing, which is something that she probably would have enjoyed, i.e. being persecuted for her faith in God. It drove home the point that there are always other opinions and views in this world. No matter what path you choose, you are always going to find people who disagree and are totally opposed to your actions. Does this make your course wrong? I don’t think so if it is well considered and in line with your set of values. More than that it is important to do the stuff that feels inherently right!

So if you pick up dissenters along the way, consider their opinion. If it is twaddle, shrug it off, and if not, use it to improve your own course. Keep in mind that it is through deep consideration of other people's alternative opinions that we are able to hold up the mirror to ourselves and elminate our own blind spots. This has to make us better people or more determined in our course of action!

And as for Mother Theresa, in my world, she still rocks!