You won't read about this in any of the debates or blogs but, in terms of her contribution to humanity, her secret letters far surpass any of the work she did in Calcutta — and the timing of the release of these letters couldn't be better. Here's why ...

Most of us in the world today have been brainwashed into looking at people around us superficially. We only see the outside of an individual and assume that what we see defines the person.

For example, until recently, when Mother Teresa's secret letters became public, we saw her as kind and generous — a missionary, a leader, a true steward of humanity, driven by her faith to make extraordinary sacrifices in service to others.

But the truth that has now been revealed is that there was far more to her than any of us saw on the outside. She was — inside — torn about her work and her faith … and also, about living up to her public persona.

Thank you, Mother Teresa, thank you for documenting in writing your innermost turmoils and sharing with us the truth about yourself. You have graciously opened the door for all of us to learn to look beyond what we see on the outside of each other ... and seek the truth within each other.

These wrenching letters have the potential to touch and change even more lives and far surpasses even the extraordinary work you did in Calcutta. That's because it proves to all of us that even outwardly solid people like you are filled with doubt and angst. Your letters will inspire evermore of us to see ourselves and each other in a different way. They will ignite us to change the world. Thank you.