How we can change the world - by Micheal Kehinde

HOW WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD

By Michael Kehinde

A lot of people are disheartened by the current state of the world. Seems like everywhere we turn, we’re overwhelmed by an immense amount of suffering going on around us. This can lead us to lose hope when we contemplate just how big the mess is.

Be the change you want to see in the world You and I might not be super beings who can change the entire world for the better just by snapping our fingers, but we can make great changes within ourselves. Those in turn will ripple outward and affect others. And they will affect others in turn. And so on.

Here’s how to change the world, one small piece at a time:

1. Be Kind Whenever you have the chance to do so, be kind. Just about all of us have experienced a situation where we were having a really bad day, but someone did or said something that totally turned the day around. It could have been something as simple as a stranger’s smile, or a coworker letting us know how much they appreciate us. Small acts of kindness go a long way to helping others, and in a world where so many people are so stressed and upset, these little kindnesses are absolutely vital.

2. Love Unconditionally This doesn’t mean that you tolerate poor behavior or abuse from people, but rather you strive to love them for who they are, rather than for who you want them to be. You can dislike someone’s behavior, but still love them as a person. 3. Act With Sincerity There’s a lot to be said for authenticity and sincerity. Just be real, and you’ll find that others are more sincere toward you in turn.

4. Live in Service to Others This has to do with your life’s purpose. In its simplest form, it has to do with what you want to do with the time you’ve been given. Whatever it is that inspires you, there’s a career path you can take that will allow you to pour your energy into making the world a better place.

5. Be a Steward of the Planet Consider the actions you take on a daily basis that affect both your environment, and the greater planet beyond. Your choices spread far and wide, affecting plant and animal life everywhere they go. You can make kinder, gentler choices when it comes to personal products, and then go a step beyond for greater ecological stewardship.

6. Devote Time and Energy to a Cause You Believe in Each and every one of us is passionate about something that has to do with the greater good, so consider what you feel strongest about, and take action to do your part. Do you like to volunteer in the community kitchen? You are capable of doing something that can make a remarkable difference in another’s life.

These are just a few simple things that pretty much anyone can do to make their little corner of the world a bit better than how they found it. Just doing one thing on this list can make a dramatic difference, even if you don’t notice it immediately.