You would be doing yourself a big favor.
(A good way to help yourself and others at the same time: learn EFT and practice with family, neighbors, friends...)
I read "FRANCHEZZO" and I was struck in awe to see that in the school of after-life, you graduate by helping others.
No one can live just for themselves. Each of us is a link in a chain of goodness. It is up to us to find our exact role in that place in the chain we landed in this life.
HERE IS A GOOD WAY TO CHANGE THE WORLD
Dr Wayne Dyer did in his own way.
Top Ten Things to Think About If You Want to Change the World
By Michael Angier
Courtesy of web site : http://www.positivepath.net/ideasMA11.asp
Mahatma Gandhi believed that we must be the change we want to see in the world. This was well demonstrated when he helped India gain its independence. Gandhi was a revolutionary man, but he accomplished India's emergence as a nation without starting a revolution. In fact, he advocated no violence. One of the most powerful countries in the world yielded to the commitment of one man and the dream of millions.
What change can we effect? What's the difference we want to make in the world?
Gandhi said, "In a gentle way you can shake the world."
Here are some things to think about how to do just that.
1. Know that all significant change throughout history has occurred not because of nations, armies, governments and certainly not committees. They happened as a result of the courage and commitment of individuals. People like Joan of Ark, Albert Einstein, Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison and Rosa Parks. They might not have done it alone, but they were, without question, the change makers.
2. Believe that you have a unique purpose and potential in the world. It's not so much something to create as to be discovered. And it's up to you to discover it. Believe that you can and will make a difference.
3. Recognize that everything you do, every step you take, every sentence you write, every word you speak-or DON'T speak--counts. Nothing is trivial. The world may be big, but there are no small things. Everything matters.
4. To be the change you want to see in the world, you don't have to be loud. You don't have to be eloquent. You don't have to be elected. You don't even have to be particularly smart or well educated. You do, however, have to be committed.
5. Take personal responsibility. Never think "it's not my job". It's a cop-out to say, "What can I do, I'm only one person." You don't need everyone's cooperation or anyone's permission to make changes. Remember this little gem, "If it's to be, it's up to me."
6. Don't get caught up in the how of things. If you're clear on what you want to change and why you want to change it, the how will come. Many significant things have been left undone because someone let the problem solving interfere with the decision-making.
7. Don't wait for things to be right in order to begin. Change is messy. Things will never be just right. Follow Teddy Roosevelt's timeless advice, "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."
8. The genesis for change is awareness. We cannot change what we don't acknowledge. Most of the time, we aren't aware of what's wrong or what's not working. We don't see what could be. By becoming more aware, we begin the process of change.
9. Take to heart these words from Albert Einstein--arguably one of the smartest change masters who ever lived: "All meaningful and lasting change starts first in your imagination and then works its way out. Imagination is more important than knowledge."
10. In order for things to change, YOU have to change. We can't change others; we can only change ourselves. However, when WE change, it changes everything. And in doing so, we truly can be the change we want to see in the world.
A MESSAGE PASSED THROUGHOUT CENTURIES
The following is inscribed on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop in Westminster Abby (1100 A.D.):
"When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change, so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country.
"But it, too, seemed immovable.
"As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only my family, those closest to me, but alas, they would have none of it.
"And now, as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realize: If I had only changed myself first, then by example I would have changed my family."From their inspiration and encouragement, I would then have been able to better my country, and who knows, I may have even changed the world."
Since my 10-point list above was inspired by Gandhi's belief, it seems appropriate to end with another of his quotes:
"Consciously or unconsciously, every one of us does render some service or other. If we cultivate the habit of doing this service deliberately, our desire for service will steadily grow stronger and we will make not only our own happiness, but that of the world at large."
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"Whatever we do
whatever we say
demons will always see evil there,
and angels only good."
"For certain people good intentions
arouse more hatred than bad ones."
"Every time you want to do good,
think about how to deal with the evil
that will be triggered in resistance."
IJP Appel Guery
"Daily Friend", Transtar Ed.
(FRANCHEZZO, "A Wanderer in the Spirit Lands")
“Change will never happen when people lack the ability and courage to see themselves for who they are.” - Bryant H. McGill
“All progress is due to those who were not satisfied to let well enough alone.” - Author Unknown
“You can never get much of anything done unless you go ahead and do it before you are ready.” - Author Unknown
“No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” - Albert Einstein
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James
“No one knows what he can do until he tries.” - Pliny
“Before you clean up the world, think about you garage.” - Author Unknown
“Waste no time talking about great souls and how they should be. Become one yourself.” - Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
“If we fear the unknown then surely we fear ourselves.” - Bryant H. McGill
“The important thing is not to stop questioning.” - Albert Einstein
“For a man to conquer himself is the first and noblest of all victories.” - Plato
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