Paramahansa Yogananda - For Love of Gurudeva
"Today I forgive all those who have ever offended me. I give my love to all thirsty hearts, both to those who love me and those who do not love me."
Go on doing good no matter how much you get slapped by others. There are thousands who will appreciate your efforts, and a few who won't. When they crucify you with unkindness, that is the time to say, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Continue to do good to please God, including efforts at resolving the misunderstanding. Don't be a doormat or cooperate with evil, but in your heart separate them − their souls − from their misguided actions, and give them love sincerely. Thereby you will attain self-mastery − a peace within yourself that cannot be destroyed by the actions of others.
Paramahansa Yogananda
