Do you know the change you hope to see in the world?

I got a t-shirt for Christmas from a girlfriend with this picture on it and it really had me ponder the saying.

And I’m inspired by a friend who is getting ready to move across country to finish out one of the biggest projects of his life that in my opinion has to do with him being the change he hopes to see in the world.

So, I’ve been asking myself…  What is the change I hope to see in the world and am I BEING that change?

This could be anything.  And you could take it to whatever extreme that you feel works for you, but do you know what change you want in the world?  If you were to take a stand for one cause or one thing happening in the world, what would it be?

Perhaps it’s just something as simple as you believe in being more green and recycling is what you are most passionate about and you always recycle and maybe even encourage others to do so and you are happy with that!

Or, it could be something that seems bigger than you like my friends project where you have no idea how it will happen or how you will get it done and it could be the scariest thing in the world, but you do it anyway.

I believe mine currently falls somewhere in the middle.

I want to help people live their lives to their fullest potential.  To stop sabotaging themselves in any way and know that they can fulfill their dreams and find true joy in their lives.  That can mean so many different things for each individual.

So, am I BEING that change?  That has been a question I’ve been asking myself a lot lately.  And today, I have to say that the answer is yes.  Not in a braggy sort of a way because I know it is not something that I do perfectly, but I am trying and putting forth a lot of effort to be that change.

Are there things that need improvement?  Yes.  Are there times when fear and insecurities get in the way?  Absolutely.  Do I keep trying anyway?  Always.

I was brilliant at sabotaging myself and my potential for most of my life and I made a commitment to put an end to that a few years ago.

Is it scary sometimes when I step out and do things I am nervous about?  For sure.  Is it fun when I do it anyway?  SO MUCH FUN!  Do I learn along the way?  Constantly.

Am I open to my change growing so much somehow that I get out of the “somewhere in the middle” and it becomes that scariest thing I’ve ever done?  Bring it on.

Here’s hoping that you take some time to think about what your change is that you hope to see in the world and be honest with yourself about how much you are being that change.  See if there’s anything you can commit to in order to be that change a little more.  Maybe you decide to move across the country and be it a lot more.  Either way, I think you will find more peace and joy if you put some thought and effort into it.

HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all and I hope you enjoyed your holiday season. I certainly did! I chose to take some time off and missed a bi-weekly blog in there, sorry about that if anyone noticed and missed it, but I’m back 🙂