“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”
~Mother Teresa
"...let us not be ashamed or slow to do the humble work."
~Mother Teresa
There are people in our lives who do amazing things. They travel the world, caring for the needy, fighting for the rights of those less fortunate.
Sometimes, I wonder, since I have not done those things, if my contribution to the world is of any worth.
But then I remind myself that I can and do make a contribution:
I can smile and be kind to the cashier at the grocery store.
I can make a dinner for the family in my neighborhood that just had a baby.
I can learn how to garden and make a space that emits beauty and peace (and be able to eat my own vegetables).
I can greet my husband after a long day of work with a sincere smile and kiss, letting him know what he means to me.
I can teach my daughter how to read and draw, to appreciate art and literature, and help her understand and feel the great worth that she has.
I can make a difference, even in this little corner of the earth that I live.
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