THE WORLD AS I SEE IT, Albert Einstein

It is clear that all the valuable things, material, spiritual, and moral, which we receive from society can be traced back through countless generations to certain creative individuals.  The use of fire, the cultivation of edible plants, the steam engine ~ each was discovered by one man.


Only the individual can think, and thereby create new values for society ~ nay, even set up new moral standards to which the life of the community conforms.  Without creative, independently thinking and judging personalities the upward development of society is as unthinkable as the development of the individual personality without the nourishing soil of the community.

THE WORLD AS I SEE IT

Albert Einstein

We are led to believe that as an individual we cannot make a difference, but that is untrue.  If we focus on the goodness of each individual ... inventions, scientific equations, discoveries ... we find acts of kindness more rampant that acts of violence.  Acts of kindness simply are not news worthy.

We are all capable of extraordinary contributions if we but render the courage to be who we are and share what we have to offer.  Whether the gesture is to kneel in helping a child or sending space shuttles up into the sky, we are all called to bring forth our gifts to this time and space.

We must not wait for others to shoulder the load.  If each of us carries a small portion of the weight, the movement forward can be shared by all.

One of my favorite quotes, "Be the change you want to see," encourages us to look inward for unique ways we can contribute to this world.  Instead of criticizing others, use that energy to be creative in some alternate way.  Life is not a competition, but a time to respect and honor our personal strengths as well as the work of others.  We must nurture and nourish each other.

We need not wait until we have an earth shattering discovery.  Be eager to experience the insights of every moment and act upon them.  Whether through writing, painting, singing, or helping others, every positive actions moves the community forward.