Value

When you hear the term "value" when residing in a capital-driven consumeristic society, our minds instantly jump to "a good deal", "bargain", whether pertaining to a real estate venture, vehicle, new pair of jeans, or service.  And I will be the first to admit that I get a little rush when I come across a Lilly Pulitzer dress for one of my girls, while browsing through the isles of Salvation Army.  What a value!  But truly as a culture, I pray that we can unite on the importance of putting more value on human life itself.  Regardless of religion, race, ability.  To recognize how valuable life is in the weak, the sick, the disfigured, the poor.... the unborn without a voice.   And so rarely is this talked about in our politically correct culture. We don't want to offend anyone.  How did we get to a place where we are comfortable with this though?  How many of us are really comfortable with this?  If we are not, perhaps we need to be a voice, or the hand of change.  One of my greatest role models next to my mom, is Mother Teresa.   The amount of love and service that she showed to complete strangers, is such the perfect example of what we are called to do. She held no prejudice, fear, nor synicism  towards anyone she came in contact with. She spoke and acted only out of love.  If you have not had the pleasure of learning more about this incredible woman, I encourage you to do so. We can all be inspired.

"People who love each other fully and truly are the happiest people in the world. They may have little, they may have nothing, but they are happy people. Everything depends on how we love one another."-Mother Teresa