26 ways to change the world
November 26, 2007 – 2:20 pmThis article is my contribution to a writing project that is being sponsored by Luciano Passuello at Litemind.
Because we live in a fast-paced, technologically advanced society, 
I have chosen to write “26 ways to change the world”, in the hopes that I can encourage people to slow down and become involved in creating a better place for our children to live, grow and prosper.
- Count your blessings – there is no other activity that will put your life in perspective as fast. We have so much to be thankful for, regardless of our worldly possessions.
- Express your love – let the ones that you love know that you love them. They’ll be glad to hear it and you’ll be glad you said it.
- Live in the moment – don’t allow the weights of yesterday push you down and don’t encourage the “what ifs” of tomorrow steal the true gem of time, NOW.
- Spread decency – take the high road when dealing with others and their oddities. Live and let live.
- Open your mind – always remember that your perspective is unique to you. Others have their own view of things. Unless it’s a life or death matter, don’t waste time worrying about it.
- Open your heart – let someone in. You are worth loving.
- Sing - I make up songs for my daughters. They think I’m goofy, but they laugh and it really helps me enjoy the moment.
- Dance - I don’t know how many people have had to have knee surgery as a result of a dancing injury, but I’m one of them. Yes, it was worth it.
- Give guidance – others need and want your help.
- Listen to your mother – she’s been through just about everything you’ll ever face and more.
- Give compliments – it really brightens a person’s day.
- Show mercy and compassion
- Hug someone – you really can’t beat it for that all over warm feeling.
- Be honest – lies help no one.
- Lend a hand – need lies within your circle of life.
- Lend an ear – take the time to listen so that you can hear the needs of another.
- Smile – you can change someone’s day with your smile. Share it.
- Share your dreams – inspire, motivate and educate.
- Laugh
- Share your opinion – but realize that it is only your opinion and everybody is entitled to their’s as well.
- Respect others – we are all connected. Once you realize this, most petty stuff will go away.
- Be the first to say hello
- Be passionate – it gives your life zest.
- Write a letter – it means more to the recipient to know that you took the time to go to the trouble.
- Stretch your imagination – everything begins with a thought. Imagine great ones.
- Show affection now – you don’t get any do-overs at the end.
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14 Responses to “26 ways to change the world”
I really love this post. You share so many of my same views on life. I really like #5 and the part about not wasting your time. What other people think and their opinions on such trivial things bog down many people. I have heard friends argue for half an hour about something that does not impact anyone on this great Earth.
Stop wasting your time on meaningless arguments and make this World a better place!
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By Brad Baggett on Nov 28, 2007
Brad,
Amen, brother.
By Chris Melton on Nov 28, 2007
Hi Chris,
I think you have made a good point here.
Many of us wish to change the world for the better, and many of us think that changing the world has to be something great.
In fact,it all starts from something small and seemingly insignificant that accumulates into world changing events.
Thanks for this great insight!
By Lawrence Cheok | A Long Long Road on Dec 1, 2007
Hi Lawrence,
Thanks for your support. Yes, I think you can change the world by first changing “your” world and then watching the ripple effect as it spreads to the far reaches of the world.
By Chris Melton on Dec 1, 2007
Treating yourself and others with respect, as you have outlined in this post, will no doubt make the world a better place.
By Neena (NeenMachine) on Dec 2, 2007
Neena,
Thanks for stopping by. Sometimes simple is better.
By Chris Melton on Dec 3, 2007