Changing the World Through Perspective

It wasn't until last year that I began to understand this word. It's this simple word that has the power to change the entire world. Yes, I suppose the same can be said with other words, but this one rings true to me.

In today's society we run through the world trying to reach our next appointment, or make time for the latest deadline. We consistently rush while the world passes us by, exasperated at the sheer volume of work and expectations that each individual is crushed by. It is this perspective of the world that seems to remain true among so many.

Instead, I choose to imagine a world full of individuals attempting to make a difference. I would argue that this is a goal for many people in society. Although that difference may be small, let us remember that through perspective no action is insignificant. Some may argue that their job is meaningless. Yet, we perform actions such as holding a door open, or smiling to someone on the street that we may again never see. Why? Because the world is not a group of people mindlessly toiling away at their professions simply to make an income, but rather to better their lives and the lives of those around them.

Although some may disagree, and often times it's easy to forget, we are all members of a growing, and ever connected society - where each person's dream is to make a difference. This perspective is what I choose to follow, and it has changed the world.