Very wise words George. . I hope I don't mess things up now that I help you feel better in tough times.
Never expect too much out of people, especially me though, because I have my demons, but I do really care about you, and I would never intentionally make things worse for you, annoy, irritate, or offend.
I have read about Hindu Saints. Gandhi would qualify right?
I don't get upset very often, but there's been a couple times I've been very upset, and you had no way of knowing, and you'd posted something very inspirational directed at me and its made me feel better. Thanks.
I try not to expect stuff out of people(unless, of course, we'd made plans; then I expect them to carry them out!) I try to just take them as they are. We all have our issues somewhere.
One could certainly say Gandhi qualified as a saint, in my opinion, but I was thinking of the bhakti saints, like the Alvars and Nayanars. Here's a list of some of them: A COMPLETE LIST OF SAINTS AND TEACHERS OF BHAKTI MOVEMENT
But when I do step out of line, I will listen to correction , but human beings are complicated, frail, prone to errors, bad inclinations, and malevolent spirits can cause problems too.
Listening to correction is a great strength. Many people struggle with this...