Be the change you seek

"It's time for us as a people to start making some changes...let's change the way we eat, let's change the way we live, let's change the way we treat each other! You see the old way wasn't working so it's on us to do what we gotta do...to survive"- 2pac

It starts with you ! If you want things to change you have to be the change you seek. The world is in an unsure state, now is the time to come together and make a difference in the world. Society has changed so much over the years, people don't speak to each other, and helping others is such an uncommon thing. Why are we so closed off and selfish? Our ancestor's were always giving even when they didn't have it.

I can remember back to great grandparents and my grandparents that gave until the couldn't give anymore. These days people only want to help themselves, which is the reason they won't ever get far in life. I was raised to support everyone and give a lending hand as much as possible.

This generation wants success and they want it fast. No one wants to do the ground work and build a solid foundation, they just want the home. Everything is rushed... marriage,babies,jobs etc. I am guilty of wanting things instantly, but I know that hard work pays off. I come from school teachers, truck drivers, nurses, MARTA bus drivers, custodians...hard workers that never expected a hand out and worked hard for everything they have. Because I have such amazing people to draw from, past or present, I know that the change I seek starts with me.

If there is anything that you don't like: bullying, murders, current job, living circumstances... it is up to you to make a difference. Take it a step at a time, a little goes a long way. Sure, people will laugh and question why you are doing something, but one thing is for sure, they will ask you how you did it once you reach your goal. Don't let obstacles and set backs stop you from accomplishing anything you want out of life. If you want to go for a better paying job go for it ! If you want to live in a better neighborhood work for it ! Never give up, you will reap the benefits of your labor, and appreciate it so much more.

*Today's post was inspired by the late great poet/rapper/philanthropist Tupac Shakur, below is the video to his song "Changes". It's sad that these same problems are still prevalent today...we have to change ourselves before we change the world!*