Here are some more of best ideas
or pieces of advice we can glean from Gandhi to change our world for the better
5. You must change
yourself to change the world.
The world is not always exactly how we want it to be. Sitting at home
and hoping things will get better one day will do little or nothing towards
making that a reality. In order to change the world people need to change
themselves. The healing starts at home so to speak.
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
If the world were to change and you were to do nothing to change
yourself, you would still be a part of the problem. We must seek to continually
change our world by making it a little bit better as time flows forward. By
inspiring change in your person you can inspire those around you. Simple things
such as treating others with kindness, being slow to anger and accepting others
for who they are regardless of personal prejudices are great ways to start.
6. Ideas need
action to give them meaning.
Ideas are an incredible thing. Concepts such as democracy, freedom and
justice look great on paper or in an individual’s head. What if those ideas had
never come to fruition though? Without action the ideas are just pretty
thoughts floating in the air. Action is what can bring an idea to life and help
change our surroundings for the better.
“An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching.”
Letting your ideas be known is positive in its’ own way, but showing
people how they work through individual action is the way to go. Dialogue is a
part of the process of initiating changes, but ideas must be put into practice.
Get out there and start that neighborhood watch to try to deter the heightening
crime rate in your neighborhood. Put your ideas and words to good use.
7. Understand that
we live in the present.
The past and future are great concerns for many. People look to the past
longingly for times that they cherished. They worry about the future for the
sake of their children, wondering what type of world we are leaving to them. In
order to honor the memory of the past and ensure the future is a great one to
leave to our children, we must live in the present.
“I do not want to foresee the future. I am concerned with taking care of
the present. God has given me no control over the moment following.”
The present moment in time is the one we have control over. We can
change the way things are now by living our lives as best we can. We can mold
the future through our actions now, but if we do nothing but think about times
past and times to come the moment will pass us by. There is no going back to a
moment in time. Let your mind live in the here and now.
8. Possess the
spirit to endure.
Things in life that are worth achieving often do not come in the blink
of an eye. Having a spirit that is willing to endure tough times and continue
to strive forward is an important quality in achieving great things in this
world. One cannot give up due to not getting the result they want the first
time out of the gate.
“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you,
then you win.”
Being an individual who will persist in the pursuit of your ideals or
goals can win you the day. Those who oppose your progress will fall by the
wayside while you remain unwavering. It is the person with the most resolve who
gets their desire.
9. See the good in
your fellow man.
No person is without their faults. Understanding that all human beings
are prone to being imperfect, we must see the good in our fellow man. By
helping one another and promoting good will the whole world’s situation can improve.
“I look only to the good qualities of men. Not being faultless myself, I
won’t presume to probe into the faults of others.”
By understanding that we all have things we wish to improve on, we can
help each other live fuller lives. Humanity never would have come as far as it
has if not for men working together to build civilization to this point. Our
continued partnerships and relationships will propel us forward for years to
com. It is important to get along with each other and to be accepting. When you
are with a person understand the goodness within them. Don’t judge them for
what they aren’t, form a bond with what they are.
10. Continually
evolve and grow.
We possess the abilities to learn, increase our skills, and come to a
better understanding of so many different things. It is important not to be
stagnant in life, because only by continuing to improve one’s self can one keep
up with the changing world around us.
“Constant development is the law of life, and a man who always tries to
maintain his dogmas in order to appear consistent drives himself into a false
position.”
If you are a man who is unwilling to adapt you will not last in the
world. Certainly, elasticity is a great quality to possess. Rigidity of belief
and expectations can be a person’s undoing. Continually be willing to learn new
things and change accordingly.
Are you constantly
and improving yourself each day?
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