Think of One ... Then Two ...

"If you want to change the world, 

make sure that every being that crosses your path

can feel your sincere affection,

your silent and com passive understanding,

your love straight from your heart.

That is the only way you can change the world."

Luis de Santiago  

It is ignorant to believe that as an individual, we can do nothing.  Brilliant minds can experiment with science discovering miraculous ways to combat disease.  Financial wizards can sponsor programs to small businesses. Responsible human beings need to create ways to enhance others.

Each one of us has the ability to generate change on any level we choose.  Across America young entrepreneurs are creating devices to help thousands of others by-passing marketing and competitive conglomerates.  Little children are foregoing birthday parties and giving the money to shelters for additional food.  They are helping both people and animals.  Women are knitting mittens, gloves and scarves to be distributed to parks or after school programs to help those in need.  Thick stocking hats are being crocheted for those under helmets in the military.   

Let us dare not say, "But, what can I do?"  Every member of society can initiate peace by displaying kindness, forgiveness, and gratitude.  We can bend to pick up a piece of litter or recite a prayer or meditate.  We can volunteer or mentor in our communities.  Be creative like the people who began the neighborhood free library boxes or free pantry displays.  Tracy, a friend, started a chalk mailbox for neighbors, young and old,  to draw pictures or share a saying on the sidewalk.   Come on, there are millions of ways to pay it forward!  One.  Just think of one.  Then two ...