No. 5•MARCH - 2011
“Who does not live to serve, does not live” Madre Teresa of Calcuta. Now these days we are so self-absorbed that we forget the importance of serving others. We are too selfish and only think about our own advantage. You only have to look around to see that everything is serving us. The sky, the trees, the clouds, the sun, the earth, the air, the sea, our body and countless other things are unconditionally available. Nature provides us with the best examples of what it means to serve. The sun gives us warmth and light wherever we are. The trees provide shade and emit oxygen in addition to other things (wood, fruit, herbal medicines, etc.). The list of what makes it possible to live our daily lives is endless. All this is supplied and “serves” us even though we are not conscious of these things, or worst still not even grateful to the Lord for them. This is the best and greatest proof of love, especially when it is given without expectation of reward. We can serve in the same way as nature. Every day we can decide to do something without expecting anything in return. It does not matter how; it can be as simple as being pleasant to those around you. We can, however, also serve greater causes by helping in some special way those in need of help. Being part of the Scout Movement is a good way of making service a way of life. Scouts all around the world try to make it a better place and this is only within their realm. Starting today, I propose you go out and look for opportunities to serve. Examine whether what you are doing is of help to others. But remember, do not do it seeking reward. Do it with love, do it from your heart, do it with commitment and see how others follow your example. Be prepared to serve RAUL SANCHEZ VACA Regional Director World Scout Bureau Interamerican Region
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