Changing the World

Blog post #424 of 365

Changing the world.

It sounds good but nobody seems to know how it is done. At least until they really think about it and do something about it. And you thing one person can't make a difference. You're wrong.

The world is changed by having you in it. By choices you make. By actions you do or choose not to do.

A few weeks ago it was 'Pay It Forward' weekend. It happens every year. People pledge to do one or more acts of kindness that weekend to pay back the universe for kindnesses they have received throughout the previous year. Well I always make the pledge but the thing is I try to do one random act of kindness every day. Sometimes I am more successful than others but I try to do my part.

I think changing the world is about every person standing up for what they believe in without right fighting. We don't all have to have the same beliefs of values but we don't have to put down others to lift yourself up. In fact it is counter productive to stand in the way of others and you or I stand there on our pedestal.

Change happens when people put kindness first, when people are selfless. Change happens when people use their heads. Some of the most moving moments are when the innocent do the right thing because they don't know any other way. Showing how smart they are even when others may be way wiser or smarter. (I worked with the developmentally disabled and they are so sweet and just love to be kind.) Change happens when people are happy, when they move along with a smile or laughter. Change happens when people make others feel good about themselves, when they make them recognize the inner beauty everyone holds. Yup change is just that simple.

Change doesn't come from empty promises of politicians. It comes from people paying attention and making a stand without standing on or in the way of others... Lets change the world!