Notes on Making Change

Katherine Phelps

You are an important part of all that is.
You are a small part of all that is.
It is not up to you to save the world.
It is up to you to do what you can, where you are.
The world had issues before you were born. It will continue to have issues after you die.
You may or may not see the results of your efforts for positive change in this lifetime. Have faith and keep up the good work.
All causes you support must at heart be about compassion: whether it's for people, plants, animals, etc. If it is about rightness, you have lost your way.
Balance and compassion are more important than purity of purpose.
Be kind to yourself. Be kind to your supporters. Be kind to your opposition.
Always remember that the people who may now be opposing you are as human as you are.
You are much better off making and recruiting friends, than creating foes.
Sometimes your support of a cause will bring about the loss of friends and family in your life. You are allowed to be yourself. They are allowed to be themselves. Grieve their parting, leave a light on for their possible return, create a family of friends.
Live the life you want to see in the world. Be the person you want humanity to aspire to.
The means do not justify the ends. All we ever have are means.
Change is not delivered to a people by a great leader. A great leader is only possible when a people choose to take responsibility for their destiny.
Do not make an idol of leaders. If we want our children and grand-children to live in a better world, we must all know the wisdom of our minds, the compassion of our hearts, and learn to take responsible action on our own.
Cultivate empathy. Learn to live in peace.
It is essential we learn how to create intelligent communities of caring people.
It is essential we learn how to cooperate and support one another.
Broaden your mind and open your heart to see that your causes are not about you alone. Allow others to share these causes.
When you go forth to bring light to the world, make sure you always have close friends to help lighten your spirit.
Be prepared to forgive your enemies.

2012 June 05

Holding 4th

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