Change

Last night I had a really good discussion with an old friend of mine about changing the world. He says that one person cannot change the world, no matter what they do or how hard they try. I disagree. But the thing is, you can't start with the world. You have to first change yourself. Today's quote isn't from my funny quote book.

'Be the change you wish to see in the world." -Ghandi

there's a quote I ran across once that I can't seem to find, which upsets me, but the gist was this:

A man tried to change the world. He failed, and tried to change his country. Failing that, he tried to change his city. Failing even that, he tried to change his family. And failing that, he realized that he first needed to change himself. From there he could have changed his family, the city, the country, and the world. (If anybody knows the original quote and its author, PLEASE let me know so I can give proper credit).

If you don't like something, fix it in yourself before you try to fix everyone else. If you're concerned about the environment, first begin to do as much as you can to conserve before you preach to everyone else about it. Live your ideals. Because then you can be an example. Then you can say "hey, I did it, and so can you."

We can change the world.

I am going to change the world.

Just you watch.

(I was going to end this with my usual "ta" but Best Friend told me that's annoying because I don't actually say "ta". I'm now stumped as how end my blogs. Thanks Best Friend.)