“Waiting on the world to change”
by John Mayer is one of my favorite songs. I love the way I feel when I hear it
and that it makes me want to go into action.
Even though the song states that we are just waiting, I believe that we
are just waiting to see the affects of what we have done become more visible. Just
because we haven’t found a cure for world hunger, people are now aware that this
is a major issue – thus we are just waiting on the world to change
completely. Sometimes it is hard to wait
to see the progress take hold, and there have been many people who will not see
the impact they have left until they are gone; for the most part, many famous artists
didn’t become famous until many years after they have died. I don’t want to wait until I am dead for
people to look back and see the impact I have made.
Yes, you read that
correctly. The impact I have made. I know right now for a fact that I have influenced
other people’s lives, and I know that I may not have played a major role in their
lives, but I know I played a part. Part
of changing the world is knowing that you can make a difference and that you
will make a difference! I know that I will
make a difference because I know I already have.
Here is a list of ten ways I know
how I have made a difference- I dare you to write your own
- I helped plan and execute a national conference that people love coming to, they take what they have learned and implement it in their schools, helping the students that are there. I many not know ANY of these kids, but by helping with the execution of the conference, their teacher was able to enjoy the workshops, and bring the change to their school. My effort has changed the world.
- I have surrounded myself with people who like to help others. By having these people in my life I have also been able to help others when I have been invited to speak, work with, or just be a sounding board. My time has helped change the world.
- I am fortunate enough to be able to donate money to causes that I believe in. I have been able to support my friends as they walk to find a cure, bike to raise money, or just ask me to help support a local group. My money has changed the world
- I write a blog that I love, and that I hope others love as well. I know my words may not be wise, and sometimes a little unorganized, but I have received comments from readers who say that I have helped with a situation in their life. My writing has changed the world.
- I come from a family or rock stars. We were taught that if you want to make a change, you have the power to do it. If you want to make a difference, you can’t wait for others to do it; you need to be a part of it as well. My family has changed the world.
- I have spent countless hours working with a group of teenage girls help work in their skill. Some loved me, and I know some didn’t love me, but they all knew that I was there for them and that I wanted them to succeed. I may not have changed all of their worlds, but I know that when they look back, I will have had an impact on some of them. My coaching has changed the world.
- I love to laugh and I love to make others feel better. I had had days where I didn’t know if what I was doing was the right thing, or just needed a pep talk- it is these days when I receive notes from my friends saying that I am the one the puts a smile on their face when they are down, and my ability to help others makes them feel comfortable helping me. My love has changed the world.
- I have an open mind and this has allowed me to meet some of the most amazing people. My open mind has allowed me to overlook stereotypes and see people for who they are, not who society portrays them to be. My tolerance had changed the world.
- I have a voice and I tend to use it – some may say too much. I have used my words to teach others about things that I feel passionately about. I have made people realize that they are not alone in the world, and that there are people who care for them and want to help. My voice has changed the world.
- I get out of bed everyday looking to see the good in things. Even when I am down and not feeling like I am on the right path I know that I am living with purpose and that I am making a difference. My life is changing the world.
I know that I am making a change because
I want to make a change. You too can
make a change in any aspect of your life.
Big or small you have the power to create change, and I am sure if you
sit down and think about it you are changing the world in ways you probably
never knew. Just by reading this blog
you are changing my world.
You have it all & Confidence,
Lyndsay
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