a challenging reminder

a year ago, i submitted and presented my thesis for my master's degree. this is an excerpt from the conclusion that i recently re-read and was floored at the charge it made. keeping myself accountable on this. it is the very essence of my creation.

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Although this is a small study by comparison, the implications are vast. There is a need to be met. There are real people; not just study subjects, that yearn for a break from the monotonous cycle of poverty - illiteracy - poverty. There are mothers; that may have had no choice to become mothers and now have no knowledge on how to raise a child. There are children; laboring in the fields to help provide for their family, yet missing the opportunity to become educated and to rise above the poverty they were born into. There are babies; dying of malnutrition and disease, simply because the communication of knowledge and information to the rural poor is inefficient. And there are teachers; those with a wealth of knowledge at their fingertips. Eager to use our talents, and skills, and passions. Perhaps, we lack the venue. Or the confidence. Or even are deaf to the calling. However; to whatever respect, we must do what we’ve been called to do: teach, serve, save. Research. Mobilize. “Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it,” (attributed to Mahatma Ghandi, unknown).