This Sunday, let’s pause and reflect on one of Mother Teresa’s most powerful yet simple truths: “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”
In just 14 words, the Nobel Peace Prize winner captured a universal human need—connection.
At a time when headlines scream of wars, inequality, and isolation, her message feels more urgent than ever.
The Lost Art of Belonging
Somewhere between busy schedules and polarised debates, we’ve misplaced something fundamental: the understanding that the stranger in line at the store, the coworker with different views, and the family member who irritates us are all part of the same human story.
Mother Teresa didn’t just serve the poor—she saw and honoured the person behind every face.
Good News: It’s Contagious
The beautiful thing about this wisdom? It multiplies. When one person chooses:
- To really see someone others ignore
- To listen instead of argue
- To respond with kindness instead of suspicion
…it creates ripples. History shows us that real change often starts this quietly.
Your Sunday Challenge
Today, try this experiment: With every person you meet—whether at home, online, or in the street—pause and silently remind yourself: “This person belongs, just like me.” Notice what shifts.
As the sun sets this Sunday, may we all remember—we’re not just neighbours sharing a planet. We’re a family sharing a home.
