Sometimes I wonder who “coins” a phrase a formal quote. After all, we all say things daily that likely are the words of someone whose thoughts we liked and added to our repertoire so to speak. Anyway, this particular quote is so strong and I have always loved it and shared it as often as it makes sense to do so.
As I considered what thoughts would I want to share with my neighbor and the other lovely folks I know who are graduating, this is what came to mind first. Regardless of if you are 18, 22 or a 49-year-old (congrats Deb!), these words hold much wisdom and inspiration.
So, here’s the question:
- What part of the world do you feel needs changed?
- Are you moved by social justice issues?
- Are you moved by technology?
- Freedom?
Now, take take that down a level and identify the issue that really stirs your soul…
- Social Justice Issues?
- Children going to school hungry?
- Technology?
- How will our children (or us) deal with face to face relationships with so much concentration on the use of technology?
- Freedom?
- Global issues in Israel/Palestine? Syria?
- In our generation, does it make sense that we really have people that do not have a home or that have a wall separating them from their neighbors?
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How do we go about changing the world?
- First make a decision that you aren’t just going to sit back and allow whatever it is that pulls your heart strings to happen on your watch.
- Rally a small group (that can be one or ten…) and share your vision.
- Put together a few steps you can take to start to take action!
- Get going!
The only other key that I feel is important is that you can’t be concerned about your age. There are so many great stories from young children (Gracie Schram… Right in our own community has done just that) to our wisest elders who made a decision to change the world and then did. Age isn’t a factor! Jump in EVEN IF you feel unprepared! Our world was built on the backs of those that did just that and NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!
BE BOLD!
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