Making a difference

I've always wanted to make a difference. Improve things, be like a fresh breeze in a damp and stuffy room. But I realized: the more I try to focuss on doing things differently, the further I am from getting there.

So, how does one start in making a difference:

• First you need pure intentions. You can't bring positive change in the lives of others if your aim is selfgain and glory. The integrity road is steep and because so few make use of it, the maps are sometimes unavailable. But only by travelling on this road will you have an impact on others.
• Only by knowing what needs to be changed can we start making a difference. A change might be as good as a holiday to some, but in general people are resistant to change. It's easier, less strain on our minds to keep things the way they were before. So, once you know waht you want to change, start gradually, while considering the feelings of others.
• To make a difference we need to be time conscious. The best time to make a difference is now. One finds that some people will make a difference in the lives of others wherever they go. It is simply a lifelong attitude, a way of acting, thinking, living.
• To make a big difference you have to start small. The starting point is far from the finish line, so be patient. Once you know what you want to change, do your planning first, discuss with others and God, set definite goals and don't be discouraged if you donn't see immediate results. Those who made a life changing difference started off with only a positive attitude, a smile and small pieces of input. Fortunately a positive attitude rubs off, it snowballs until the endresult is above all expectation.
• Always remember that you can't make a difference unless you are prepared to change yourself in the process. We can't change things around us with rigid attitudes. We have to stay truthful and flexible.

Those who made a difference before us did it with a positive attitude, through creative thinking, while having faith in what they were doing.

It takes a lot more effort to make a difference in lives of others than to just be around and to do what is expected of you. But if all the people around us only does their duties we will live bluntly, without a vision. Our lives will be selfish and empty.

It is through the energy generated from the impact we have on others that we generate inspiration and creativity for tomorrow.

Make that change - doesn't matter how small. Your efforts will be rewarded.