How to Change the World

I went to "We are Family Day" at the Safeco Field last weekend.  We go every year because our family belongs to two groups that purchase tickets up in the nose bleed sections:  Kitsap Adoption Group, and Kitsap Foster Care Association.

Sitting in the stands I realized I was among people that were changing the world.  People who committed to something, and are now changing the world through subtle, everyday choices.  Those choices impact the lives of one (or two or three .. or four) children at a time.

I am proud to be a part of that.

• ‘Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.’

— Margaret Mead

Margaret Mead has it right.  We all change the world every day.  Your actions, no matter how small, have ripple effects that change everyone around you.   Chaos theory suggests that a butterfly's wings can cause a storm around the world.  Your actions can do the same.

If you want to achieve something, aim high.  You can change the world.  In fact, you already do.  The challenge is to change it for the better. That takes thought, commitment, and inspiration.

How do you measure your success?  When I set out to do something, I want it to have a lasting effect.  That is success to me; knowing I made a difference.

How will you change the world?  I challenge you to commit to one thing that will make a difference.  Think about what actions you will take to achieve it.  Find what inspires you so that you can remain committed.

Make your choices every day to have an impact.  Take risks.  Be thoughtul.  Care about people, and your impact on them.  When you do, you will change the world for the better.

Finally, post a comment, here, Facebook, or wherever about what you commit to.  Writing it down will help you to sustain it.  Own that change, and make it happen.