Helen
Keller once said, "I am only one, but still I am one; I cannot do
everything, but still I can do something; and just because I cannot do
everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do." Here are
some ways to create the necessary changes.
Identify
the humanity of other people and respect their dignity
Knowingly,
realize that the destitute man you pass on the street every day is, in fact, a
human. Through choices of his own or situations out of his control, he ended up
in these circumstances, and that makes him no less human. Warmly greet him and
say hello. Your greeting could bring love and happiness feelings
to his heart, and help heal the world one person at a time. Treat citizens as
equals, no matter how you construe their social standing.
Conserve
water
The amount of water we use is unbelievable. Taking long showers and letting the tap
run as you brush your teeth are luxuries that negatively impact our world. Try
to limit your water use. Try to beat that time the next time you turn on the
tap. This is for a better future for those who
cannot afford to use water.
Be
generous
It's
easy to be self-centered with your money, time, and resources by getting caught
up in our material-driven expectations of the society. Try being kind and see
how your life changes. A small act of generosity does wonders. Buy tea for the
person behind you in line, read to children in the local library, or simply
stop and pay attention to the answer when you ask a friend how they're doing.
Chances are that your generosity will strengthen you, and you'll feel less weak
about how to make the world a better place. It may feel like a new beginning.
Use
less paper and electricity
Our
forests are being cut down at a shocking rate and to add to that the natural
calamities that pull them down. Protect the trees by conserving paper. Send an
electronic mail instead of a letter, type directions into your mobile phone
instead of writing it down, and bring your jute shopping bags to the store.
These acts are like seeing the kind, self-help for you indirectly. These are needed in times of pandemic and war today. Everyone is scared and the power of now, kindness, and donation will help change the world.
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