If you could change the world, where would you start?

One of the greatest ways that we can effect change is to be the change. We can do this through becoming more loving and compassionate to ourselves and others, connecting with our community and becoming more environmentally conscious.

Think and Speak Positively

To become more loving and compassionate, we need to learn to stop thinking and speaking so negatively. This includes gossiping and complaining. The world is not out to get anyone. This means it’s okay to speak kindly and drive nicely!

When we become complaint free we also become a force for positive change in the world! Visit www.acomplaintfreeworld.org for more information on becoming a more positive influence in the world around you.

Connect with Your Community

By making connections in your community you become not one, but many, positive forces for change! Connections can be made through churches, schools, businesses and even neighborhood gatherings.

Start a book study group, drum circle, or coffee night to connect with others in your community. Choose something positive as your intention for the group – for example, a book that raises consciousness or environmental awareness for your book club, a drum circle with the intention of sending healing energies and positive thoughts out to a specific group, a healing prayer group at your church or a discussion group that covers things like simple, natural and frugal living.

On March 21, 2008 at 2pm EST (11am Pacific) is the 8,000 Drums Healing Ceremony. This is a worldwide event, in which all people are asked to drum either alone or with their tribe (community) for healing for the planet. For more information - http://newconnexion.net/article/03-06/Sacred_Drums.html


Become More Environmentally Conscious

Becoming more environmentally conscious is good for the planet, our community and ourselves. You already know about recycling, and doing things like turning off the lights when not in use and not wasting water. But how about figuring out how material items fit into your life? Do you need to have the newest technology every time it comes out? How often do you indulge in a new cell phone, mp3 player or computer? If your answer is at least once a year, you may be a victim to marketing and commercialism. By cutting back on our spending and controlling our purchases, we actually contribute to a better, cleaner environment.

Earth Hour makes a difference: On March 29, 2008 at 8pm (your time) turn off your lights for 60 minutes. http://www.earthhour.org/


Making a difference in our world is a process that is best done in steps. When we take each step, one at a time, we change ourselves, our families and friends and our communities, and in the process we take a step towards a better, healthier, happier world.