As my title suggests, I have gone through a move. My family moved to England!!! So exciting!! It means I can try real Fish-N-Chips. Though, I'll admit - that's not what I am most excited about. I love Europe and the British Isles and am happy to return. I love the culture, the ambience, and the history
here.
My next thoughts are ones that I have been meaning to write about since the beginning of the month, but have been too lazy (or busy) to do so.
I got thinking about my life and just how blessed I am. Sure, I have my struggles - but don't we all! My struggles are insignificant compared to the struggles of others. Mine are in my head, mental - that's not really a challenge when I see people starving, facing war, or dealing with abuse.
The world is such a large place with many different issue happening all at once, it can be overwhelming. Hatred for others exists, political upheavals, and others seem to crowd out all the good in life. The struggles I mentioned before won't go away in my lifetime, but I can do something to help change that.
Personally, I believe that the change needs to start small and local. I want to change by beginning to have hope for a better world and than acting upon that hope through small acts of service to lighten someone else's day. Be it a smile, a warm hug, or a helping hand each of those little acts will influence someone for the greater good.
An avalanche of changing hearts will change the world.
Maybe I am a dreamer or too much of an idealist and the reality is more harsh than I care to admit, but what if it really is brighter and people are innately good? Couldn't we try and see if doing the small things of forgiving and extending mercy for simple acts of transgression or helping a neighbor in need will really change the world?
I know I am human and can only do so little by myself, but I do want to try. I hope that in the process I will change for a better person and get rid of the things that weigh me down. That in the end I will see everyone for who they are - people! Not for what political party they belong too, or ideology they believe in, or religion they follow, or their race, or their nationality, but as people who are just like me with different stories and backgrounds.
In the end, these are my thoughts. There is no evidence I researched to back this, but comes based upon observation and reflection. It is really up to you, the individual to try it - I will never know if you do or not and I don't need to.
I also have to admit that I recognize that even if people do this, it won't be a quick change. It takes work, patience, longsuffering, and forgiveness. Nor does it mean we have to become weak and soft, but it requires inner strength to complete it.
That there is my thoughts for the week. In a way, it is my "rant" about the world. You can take it as it is, the opinion of one guy, which I am not ashamed to share.
Everyone have a good week - month - year. I hope to get back with you all next week. =)
