“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
Mahatma Gandhi
Making a change in the world starts with realizing you have the power and ability to change who you are. One of
the most important life skills you can possess is knowing how to react to circumstances around you. We are all familiar with the Serenity prayer, right? Change what you can and know what you can’t. What you can certainly change is yourself.
“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference, living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; taking this world as it is and not as I would have it.”— Reinhold Niebuhr
The other day I was listening to “A Minute with Maxwell,” a daily inspirational video with teachings by John C. Maxwell. The word of the day was “selflessness.” It is the ability to care for others, see others, help others, and live beyond the small limitations of your own personal real estate. John explained that people are always in need of another person to help them to be successful in life. One of my greatest passions is helping people succeed by imparting knowledge and wisdom. I challenge them to look at a situation differently and see the solutions that will help them obtain a better life.
Considering the recent tragedies happening around the world, I am more thankful than ever for my loving, healthy family. I believe we should be helping…reaching out to people in need in our own communities and throughout the world. Be selfless and do something this week to help someone close or a stranger, whether near or far. Do not wait another moment to start improving the world around us. You can and do make a difference!
Thankful,
Ralph
