Change starts from within - Part I

We expect a lot from others but seldom do we realise about our own actions. How far have we helped in making our society a better place to live in? It could be a small gesture but will go a long way if done regularly and will promote the good cause among others. Each one of us needs to take the initiative and start doing what is necessary and it will definitely help build a better society for the next generation.

I received a good message on whatsapp today which I would like to share to everyone:

A very humble request to all,

• Don't throw garbage on the roads/streets.
• Don't spit on the roads and walls.
• Don't write on walls and currency notes.
• Don't abuse and insult others.
• Save water and electricity.
• Plant a tree.
• Follow traffic rules.
• Take care of your parents and grand parents, take their blessings & always respect them.
• Respect women.
• Give way to ambulance.

We got to change ourselves and not the country. Once we change ourselves the country will automatically change. If we want our kids to live in a clean and safe environment then pledge to follow these in your everyday life.

No person or leader can change the country alone.

Regards,

Indian Citizen.

There are many more such things which has to be followed to make our surroundings a better place to live in. There are many individuals and NGO's working hard to help the cause but they need more support from us. Get up and get going towards helping solve these issues and everyday will bring a new change in you and this change from within will result in the society being changed at large.

All that glitters is not GOLD

A character of a person cannot be known until he faces an adverse situation. The character of a person who always wins without difficulty or effort(hard work) cannot be known , for character does not mean you always win but it is the courage by which a person tackles his failures and pursues the steps of success.

So, every successful person may not be a person of great character. Of all the successful people in the world only those who are the real golds will glitter throughout their lives. People who get successful due to luck or by short cuts will glitter for a while and fade away. They are the ones who do not have enough self belief to do it the harder way.

A person of gold may not glitter in the open world unless he has been dug out from the crowd, but until then he would still be known as gold by the people close to him.

You can leave your comment on the phrase "All that glitters is not gold".

Be Yourself

I always wanted to be different from other people. I knew that everybody had something special in them which nobody else would have, something unique, it may not be a great thing or quality but it will be a thing in which you are really good at. Nobody would be an exact copy of any person in this world(not even the clone...may be) when it comes to that special quality or character that you possess which sets you apart from being a normal human being to a hero or a special person for thousands of people or may be for the ones who are close to you.It's like the saying "For you the world might be nothing, but for someone you might be the world". So be yourself and enjoy the life as it comes, or try to improve it.

All the famous personalities had something unique which made them great. But it took some time for them to realise what they had in them. It's similar with every one of us. We have it in us, but don't realise it until the day when we actually find out or somebody else finds it in us. But once you get to know, you got to work on it and improve it. That's where our future lies, cos that's what will make us visible from the crowd.

This saying does not apply to those who do evil things or some might feel they have a good quality in them which might be considered wrong in the public. So be careful and find out something good in you. It is a matter of your choice. What you want from you, the good part or the bad. I think you are smart enough to make a wise decision.

So let us all try and find out the things we are good at and make this world a good place to live in and most of all be loved the way you are.

Do not litter - Do The Right Thing

The world as we know has been transformed by the humans to unimaginable shapes, structures, heights and various other forms. The human tendency of invention & innovation has not only changed the present but will have a huge impact in the future as well. Impossible is nothing, that's what is going on in the minds of many great inventors and scientists. From the production of a needle to the launch of a satellite to outer space, we have done it all and plan to do more. We have always kept stretching our imaginations beyond general beliefs.

All these have been provided to us with a price. Unprecedented destruction and pollution of our mother earth. They are either avoidable or non-avoidable. Non-avoidable works up to the mark as per our requirement or necessity for a particular thing. We choose to go forth with the decision of doing something with a greater value in prospect compared to the loss or damage of nature. It has to be balanced. Avoidable depends on the mentality of each of us, YES its your decision making that will either help protect the nature or destroy it. If only could each of us inculcate a sense of responsibility towards protecting the nature can we succeed in maintaining a healthy environment for our future generations.

There may be big corporations and businesses working to make a profit irrespective of how their actions will affect the environment but an individual has the power to contribute to the betterment of the society if he is willing to take the step. We can all take small measures to help protect the environment and the society at large. We should come out of the mentality of "If he does not do it then why should I" and make it "If I can do it then why can't they". We should lead by example and motivate others to do the same.

The public in general cares about keeping their homes clean but don't mind throwing garbage in the neighbourhood. Why don't we realise that the whole earth is our home. We need to keep cleanliness wherever possible and try to find solutions to solve any major issues. Parents & Teachers should teach the new generation about the importance of cleanliness by example. They can't lecture them about cleanliness unless they practice it themselves. We can see people throwing chips packets, chocolate wrappers and other wastes on the roadside from moving vehicles. It's an eye sore to look at picnic spots after a large group leaves the place. Everyone of us should take responsibility and make sure that the environment is kept clean. Keep the trash in your vehicle or in your bag if traveling by public transport and throw it either in a public dustbin or dustbin at home. I have seen people throw plastic cups & wrappers in the water while in a ferry. It feels so sad that they don't respect the water, the very water which provides us life.

The Only Cure For Litter Is You. We need to take responsibility of taking care of our environment and also bring awareness among others. One small step towards bringing awareness by each one of us will help in the long run. After reading this article please make sure that you don't throw trash/garbage anywhere else other then the dustbin. Looking forward to a better society with cleaner surroundings.