Be the change

    To be completely honest there is so much bad in this world. It hurts to see something bad happen or something bad that happened and you can't do anything about it. To know that you could not have prevented it and you just have to deal with it. Even though you have to deal with it, you do not have to settle for something worse than you know you can achieve. Yes, there is a lot of bad in this world and as painful as that is you have to start making a change. "Be the change you want to see in the world" - Ghandi. This quote has so much depth to it. It has more meaning to it than just words said by a famous person. This quote is one of those things that you will always remember because it is true in so many ways. The bad can always be fixed, don't fall to the idea that once you make a bad decision it is going to determine who you are. It does not, it was a decision that you once made and you can't ever change that but you don't have to stop living the wonderful life you are given because of it. You make a bad decision and you move on, you be the change. Change yourself for the better and learn from that decision. A lot of people have made decisions that they regret and wish never happened, but wishing isn't going to do anything. You need to act upon it. You need to do something about it. Be the change. That one bad decision does not determine your future, you are so much more than that decision. Yes, bad is out there but as people it is our job to make sure that we control the amount of bad decisions and choices that we make and help those who surround us make better ones. Balance and take over, because for every bad choice we should make many more good choices. It's not easy changing that quickly but a steady growth is all we need to see to know that we are in fact making a difference. I cannot stand to watch the wrong done to my friends, to society, to the world. We only have one planet and we need to change it for the better. Maybe save a little more water for those who need it, don't take the simple privilege of food for granted, and most of all be kind to one another. Kindness goes a long way in a bad world. Be that light at the end of a dark tunnel.
    Have you ever seen a documentary about the Holocaust, 9/11, refugees, or just simple bullying? I have and let me tell you how moving and chilling those are. To hear the voice of someone who survived the Holocaust, to listen to the rude comments made by bullies; it breaks my heart to see why they would say such things. Just like the quote, there is so much depth to a person, so many stories and memories. Not all may be good but the fact that they have moved on to a better life makes all the bad in their life just another challenge they beat. Trust me that strength shines, it shines brighter than any star in the universe because whatever bad you have been through you past and that's all I can wish for someone. I wish for everyone of this planet to be happy and to pass that speed bump knowing that they are on to much better things. They made a change in their lives and will slowly be making a change in others. I want to see the good outweigh the bad. I want to see those who have been through so much be rewarded because they deserve it. Everyone deserves to be happy and no one deserves to be put down or left in the valley of the bad memories with no ladder to climb out. Help those in need with kindness and strength and let that pit of bad be buried with all the kindness that you have. Be the change you want to see in the world. Live your life with a kind heart and open to everyone because you will inspire them to be better too.