Change

So, this past election season and its results have everyone talking about change, but that's not how change actually happens. Sure, things will be a little different, but do you really think that you're going to notice it in your daily life? No, but you might notice the bad economy that will probably cause a lackluster holiday season. Kind of depressing, isn't it?

But... it doesn't have to be that way. Change doesn't really trickle down from the top or from the government. Change starts at home. Change starts with us.

If you want the world to be a better place, then make it a better place.

I'm not saying that everyone needs to go about making dramatic alterations to their lives. You don't have to stop driving your car (though a walk every once in a while, just to clear your head, isn't a bad idea). You don't even have to volunteer an afternoon of your time to help those less fortunate (even if that would be greatly appreciated). You don't even have to give away any of your money (except to the government... and every little bit helps past that too). It is the little things that make the world a better place.

Hold the door open for the person walking behind you... even if you have to wait a couple of extra seconds for them. If somebody drops something near you, stop, and help them pick it up. If somebody does something wrong driving, don't honk your horn at them (maybe even just let them go in front of you). Smile at a stranger. Actually listen to your friends' problems.

Basically it boils down to this: Get your head out of your butt, and don't make everyone face the world by themselves.

We are all part of the world. If we all just looked out for one another, then the world would be a better place. The world would change. Maybe you have that power. Think about it. If you give someone else a little help, a little attention, don't you think that they would then be more likely to do the same for someone else?... I do. Please, change the world today.