"Too frequently we think we have to do spectacular things. Yet if we remember that the sea is actually made up of drops of water and each drop counts, each one of us can do our little bit where we are. Those little bits can come together and almost overwhelm the world. Each of us can be an oasis of peace." - Desmond Tutu
Someone told me this week "You can only do what you can do." That seems to me like good advice. My "oasis of peace" can come from realizing that waves will crash against me - my choices will inevitably come into conflict with others', that's just part of the ocean of humanity. It doesn't take a coliseum to endure. A simple construction, with a foundation of values, walls of sturdy optimism, and a ceiling of faith forms a perfect oasis. In time, others who enjoy visiting might build ones too.
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