All it takes is a simple change.

"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." -James Baldwin

Ain't that the truth? There are so many issues in the world right now, in our lives right now that we wish could be changed. What are we really doing to change them? Talking about them is good, it raises awareness but how good is that awareness without action? We discuss what's wrong but do we have ideas on what is right? Are we putting those ideas into action plans? Are we involving the right people to help us create that change to prevent the downward spiral we are heading towards? Or are we just talking about it to prepare ourselves for the worst when it happens and... that's it, just talking about it, Nothing more.

It can seem really overwhelming to try to change the world, ours or other peoples. But as Lao Tzu wrote "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." We can not change other people but we can change ourselves and that creates change in people around us and then people around them begin to change... It is the ripple effect. We are all linked to each other. We are all here on this planet together to learn from each other and teach each other.

So, task for today is to think of something you can do to start creating the change you want to come about.

If it is for more peace in the world think of how you can become more peaceful. What represents peace to you? Create that peaceful moment and share it with someone.

If it is for less hunger think of how you can help someone who is hungry. Make a few sandwiches, they can be peanut butter and jelly and give them to someone who needs them. Buy some fruit on sale at the store and maybe a few bottles of water (please recycle) and gift them to those without food or shelter.

If it is for more understanding go to someone you don't seem to understand and ask them about themselves, discover why they are the way they are... each of us has a fascinating story to tell, be open minded and not only will you discover understanding but compassion.

Become more grateful for what you have. Shower this gratitude on others who have less and that change will pay forward and return to you in a better world. How will it be a better world when so many other things don't change? You will be changed. You will be able to see how something so simple creates the spark of inspiration in others.

It's like the weight loss before and after stories. When we see others have done it we feel inspired to try it ourselves, we think "If they could do it I can do it." You are right, you can... Be the before and after. Share your experience to inspire others and they will want to feel as great as you do.