How Mother Teresa Inspired Us

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Written by : Shreya Jain

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History has seen many significant figures that have made lasting efforts and contributions to make this world a better place to live in. Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership qualities and philosophies, Helen Keller’s undying spirit, Nelson Mandela’s incessant efforts towards justice and freedom, Jesus Christ’s message of love and forgiveness, Albert Einstein’s ‘never give up’ attitude, continue to be an inspiration to people worldwide even today. One such beautiful soul is Mother Teresa, an embodiment of love, care and selfless devotion. A woman, whose contributions to the society cannot be compared.

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Mother Teresa, whose birth name was Agnes Gnoxha, was raised in a Catholic household in Skopje. From an early age, she began to feed and help those in need. She believed that God had called upon her, asking her to dedicate her life to the betterment of others. 

She had utmost faith in God, and all determined to spread positivity, she began her missionary work in India. She learnt nursing; how to deliver babies, giving injections, medicinal doses. She lived amongst the poor and lived a life resembling theirs. She made tireless efforts to enrich their lives. 

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Mother Teresa came as a ray of hope in the lives of thousands of people.  Her selfless acts of serving people also influenced many others, who joined her in her journey. Mother Teresa successfully developed a community of around 4000 sisters, who helped her in establishing charity centers, orphanages, and hospitals and in serving the homeless, the blind, the refugees, the aged, the poor, the disabled and the victims of natural calamities. 

She was devoted to living a life for others. Mother Teresa did everything with a great smile on her face, and always remained young at heart. She felt utmost satisfaction and joy in the art of giving. Mother Teresa’s dedication, love and compassion continue to inspire people even today.

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‘I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.’ - Mother Teresa

It’s the little things that make all the difference. Be it spending time at old age homes, volunteering activities, feeding the hungry or not wasting food, smiling at people, we all have the power to make a big difference, in our own little ways.  So let’s continue getting inspired, spreading smiles and being happy!  

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