How We Will Be Judged

"At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by 'I was hungry and you gave me to eat, I was naked and you clothed me, I was homeless and you took me in.' Hungry not only for bread - but hungry for love. Naked not only for clothing - but naked for human dignity and respect. Homeless not only for want of a room of bricks - but homeless because of rejection." - Mother Teresa, Christian missionary and winner of the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize 


Service, service, service - to others. That is the purpose of my life today. It isn't because of any glory I might receive for helping others. It isn't to be better than other people. Today I commit to service work because it is what I am called to do.

I struggled with life when I was younger and I never focused on helping others. My focus was on me, myself, and I. I kept wanting people to do things for me. Then, I would get resentful because I didn't think they were doing enough. It never occurred to me to help just for the sake of helping.

The concept of giving in order to receive comes to mind as I'm writing this entry today. I have received so much more in return for the help I have given to others. I have learned to let go of what I am going to "get" if I offer help. I tend to limit myself when it comes to imagining the great things that can result from putting myself out there for others.

Today I will help anyone who asks for help. I will make myself available and I will welcome the lessons and the benefits that come from my interactions with people today. I am grateful.


Life Coaching with K Kerswig