Saturday, September 22, 2012

With Love And Passion Everybody Can Learn How To Make A Difference In The World

By Casandra Newton


For many people it seems as if the world has become a dangerous place. The pace of living is frenetic, crime is on the increase everywhere, people are becoming more and more selfish. At the same time large parts of the world suffer under cruel regimes and millions of people die from hunger and disease every day. This is all more than enough to cause depression and a feeling of helplessness. Yet, every person can help to change things by simply thinking about how to make a difference in the world.

Negative people cannot believe that they too can make a change. It is therefore necessary to first examine the attitude one has towards all the misery in society. People that cause real change and that make the lives of other people better are inevitably positive people. These people do not think that the can change the entire planet, but they know that even their own small efforts are valuable.

Respect is the foundation of real change. People that truly care are people that respect their fellow humans and the environment within which we live. Even the poorest of the poor is seen as valuable and unique human beings that deserve a chance in live. Without respect it is simply not possible to change lives. Respect can actually be learned by talking to others and by making an effort to learn more about other peoples, beliefs and cultures.

Inevitably, once a person respects others and the environment, that respect grows into love. It is love that really makes a difference. People that love others have a healthy self esteem and they know that they have a duty to try and change things. It is no coincidence that the underlying doctrines of all major religions focus on love.

It is true that there is strength in numbers. People that want to contribute to change should consider joining an organization that supports the cause that they feel strongest about. Many people feel that it is better to give more to a single course than to give very little to several causes. However, many aid organizations do excellent work and with the support of many people they are able to tackle large projects.

Charity organizations have to conform to strict laws and regulations in order to be registered as bona fide aid organizations. Their finances must be open to the public and they have to install independent boards that will make sure that all funds are actually employed as stated in the mission of the organization. It is wise to check the credentials of an organization before joining.

Many people think that they cannot make a contribution towards the betterment of society because they do not have money to donate. While funding is very important, here are many other ways in which an individual can help. Most charity organizations need the help of volunteers to organize awareness programs and fund raising events. In many cases it is possible to offer skills and time, which is just as valuable as money.

Every single person can do something and find out how to make a difference in the word. All it takes is a change in attitude and an awareness of the plight of others and the environment. Every single effort helps and nobody should ever think that they are not able to contribute.




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