You can make a difference

SPEAK UP! :: Letters KUDOS to MCA for its efforts to set up mobile service vehicles to serve the poor in the rural areas by providing free services such as health screening, counselling, legal consultation and crisis relief. Though the government and some NGOs are making efforts to help those who are in need and to promote racial unity, there are thousands who have been overlooked. Let’s stop blaming one another. All the efforts of some quarters to tackle the problem of the needy will be in vain if there are those who don’t take the responsibility to participate in nation building. Recently, a friend of mine sent me an encouraging email. He shared a little bit about Mother Teresa’s humility that taught the world the true meaning of love through charity. In 2008, I had the opportunity to watch the movie about the life story of Mother Teresa. There were tears in my eyes. That movie inspired me to take the challenge with my family to help in whatever way we can, especially in promoting unity. Just as her selfless work among the poverty-stricken people of Kolkata became an inspiration for me and my family, so I believe it will challenge every citizen to the core to make the difference in our society, nation and the world. Mother Teresa said: "God admires us not for what we do but for how much love we put into what we do. Together let us build a chain of love around the world." Whatever we are able to do, though it may seem to be unrealistic, out of date or insignificant to human minds, it doesn’t matter, just continue to pursue the higher calling by helping the poor and the needy with nation building in mind. "Legends leave behind legacy, so take the challenge to make the difference!" Kumarathevan BalakrishnanGua Musang