We Must Be The Change That We Want

For those who have been following my blog post. I apologize for not updating it often.

As you all know, I am going through a series of Change. I do hope that all the readers out there can be The Change that you want to see in this world.

I came across this very interesting article about "We Must Be The Change That We Want". It is very inspiring and it has given much insights to me. I hope it can be useful to facilitate The Change you want to see in yourself and to see in this world.

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Mahatma Gandhi believed that we must be the change we want to see in the world. This was well demonstrated when he helped India gain its independence. Gandhi was a revolutionary man, but he accomplished India’s emergence as a nation without starting a revolution. In fact, he advocated no violence. One of the most powerful countries in the world yielded to the commitment of one man and the dream of millions.

What change can we effect? What’s the difference we want to make in the world? Gandhi said, “In a gentle way you can shake the world.”

Here are some things to think about how to do just that.

1. Know that all significant change throughout history has occurred not because of nations, armies, governments? and certainly not committees. They happened as a result of the courage and commitment of individuals. People like Joan of Ark, Albert Einstein, Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison and Rosa Parks. They might not have done it alone, but they were, without question, the change makers.

2. Believe that you have a unique purpose and potential in the world. It’s not so much something to create as to be discovered. And it’s up to you to discover it. Believe that you can and will make a difference.

3. Recognise that everything you do, every step you take, every sentence you write, every word you speak? Or DON’T speak? counts. Nothing is trivial. The world may be big, but there are no small things. Everything matters.

4. To be the change you want to see in the world, you don’t have to be loud. You don’t have to be eloquent. You don’t have to be elected. You don’t even have to be particularly smart or well educated. You do, however, have to be committed.

5. Take personal responsibility. Never think that “it’s not my job”. It’s a cop-out to say, ‘What can I do, I’m only one person.” You don’t need everyone’s cooperation or anyone’s permission to make changes. Remember this little gem, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me.”

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There are actually 5 more points to go but I guess I will stop here.

Understand the meaning of the 5 points above and most importantly, take ACTION and you will be The Change that you want to see!