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October 28, 2007

Dots that Change the World

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 11:50 am

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On this very blog, Liz’s open invitation is for you to join her to Change the World. We often think we have to be presidents, rich or influential to do that. We somehow believe that often we’re too ordinary or too insignificant to be agents of changes.

Consider this… if the net effect of one man donating $5 million dollars is the same as 5 million people donating a single dollar, why should we feel our donation of a dollar be worth any less in thought or deed?

We can be everyday heroes.

All it takes is an act of kindness…

Is it a coincidence that two of Liz’s call to actions are together we can change the world and be nice? I think not!

Make it personal.

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Mary says it’s the little things that make a difference. Perhaps, in this hustle-bustle world filled with impersonal information, it is the personal attention, the personal contact, the personal encouragement that means the most.

Make time to acknowledge and encourage.

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Robyn relates an inspiring story of choice and explains why …naming specifics makes a difference when you recognize brilliance in action… and ..helps people to become more of who they’re meant to be.

The best place to start is within.

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Bob shares with us that any change, planned or random, involves a few key elements among them questions, fear and risk.. Those questions, fear and risk often leads to procrastination. I often have to remind myself, the question is not “what if I did”, but “what if I didn’t”… There is no change without action.

We are the ones we have been waiting for.

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Matthew shared with us a speech from Queen Rania of Jordan. There is no better call to action for us to change the world. In a shrinking world, we cannot afford to ration our compassion. More than ever, our fates are intertwined – and our friendship must know no boundaries…we are the ones we have been waiting for

May the dots be with you!


Vern, The Idea Dude

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5 Comments to “Dots that Change the World”

  1. October 28th, 2007 at 1:44 pm
    Ellen said

    Hi Liz,

    yes, you are so right! Each and everyone can make a difference! Can make a step towards a better, compassionate world..

    I would highly, highly recommend (and urge)everyone to read the Dalai Lama’s inspiring
    ‘Vision of a Compassionate Future’
    in the Washington Post last Sunday:
    http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/17/AR2007101701140.html

    A beautiful quote from his vision:
    - Large human movements spring from individual human initiatives. If you feel that you cannot have much of an effect, the next person may also become discouraged, and a great opportunity will have been lost. On the other hand, each of us can inspire others simply by working to develop our own altruistic motivations — and engaging the world with a compassion-tempered heart and mind. -

  2. October 28th, 2007 at 2:31 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Ellen!
    Thank you for extending this conversation. We have so much power to change things in every little act we do. :)

  3. October 28th, 2007 at 7:17 pm
    Aruni said

    Hi Vern (I think this post was written by Vern, but I’m not 100% sure) - I whole heartedly agree. As they say a butterfly flapping it’s wings in one part of the world could have a profound affect on another part.

    One kind word to someone can go a long way in the chain of connections that is the world…

  4. October 28th, 2007 at 7:53 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Yes, Aruni!
    Vern wrote this beautiful post. He’s the dots guy. Yep!

  5. October 28th, 2007 at 11:20 pm
    Vernon Lun said

    Hi Aruni, love the butterfly effect you mentioned in your comment.

    We often touch other people’s lives in more profound ways than we ever imagined.
    Vern

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