Joan Baez was clear, "... we can't change the world, but we can pick one thing. One thing, and we bloody well bash on..." That was many years ago, and yet the sentiment hasn't changed a bit. In fact, I take great comfort in it right now, with our city, our country, and our world in such turmoil. To me, it's overwhelming to ask myself what I can do about homelessness, race relations, terrorism, and the myriad other things that complicate our world. And I also don't want to fall into the trap of fixating on these things in order to take the attention away from my own shortcomings and my own Path.
We all have commitments in our lives that offer opportunities to be of service - our families, our work, friends... And we're doubly blessed if we have that *one thing* that we can do, that's bigger than just us. And in sharing it with the world we can become these clear, little channels of connection, and be an instrument in that symphony that strains to be heard above the cacophony...
Thank you for this post. I couldn't agree more. Instead of always thinking big and trying to save the world I focus on my little corner. If I keep my little corner positive, empathetic, tranquil, and am kind to others I am creating peace in the world <3
Thank you for this post. I couldn't agree more. Instead of always thinking big and trying to save the world I focus on my little corner. If I keep my little corner positive, empathetic, tranquil, and am kind to others I am creating peace in the world <3
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ms. TG,
DeleteKeep on doing what you're doing... the world is better for it :)