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What does it mean?
Mother Teresa expresses internal conflict between her anger at suffering and her desire for spiritual peace.
In plain terms
She feels angry at waste and suffering but wishes she did not feel that way.
What can you take from it?
Witnessing suffering often triggers emotions we struggle to control.

Where it applies

  • charitable work
  • seeing poverty
  • dealing with injustice

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge difficult emotions
  • reflect on causes of anger

Questions to consider

  • How do you handle anger at things you cannot change?
  • Is it wrong to feel angry about suffering?

Another view

The quote lacks context about specific actions taken regarding the waste.

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