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9 THINGS YOU COULD DO TO CHANGE THE WORLD

 
The simplest, most doable things to do to change the world?  These are top on my list that DO make a difference. Remember… actions speak louder than words!
1. Feed the Hungry:
Contact local homeless shelters, churches, synagogues, and non-profits and ask what their food needs are.  Should you see those in need on your local streets, offer to buy them food or groceries vs. handing them money.   This was one of the many life lessons I learned from my dad and one which I carried with me into my adult life. My father had a gourmet grocery store in a tony part of Los Angeles where the A-list celebrities clamored and bought their groceries. One day, a dirty and disheveled man came to the store and asked for a handout.  My father, who always believed that food was a way to bring communities together, offered to provide food for this homeless man but only if he came every day to my dad’s store and spoke directly with my dad.  For several months, the man came and visited with my father. This “friendship” carried on, just as my dad’s practice of feeding the hungry continued throughout his entire life.
2. Donate:
 Helping homeless shelters with clothing can clothe someone and help them get back confidently into the workplace.  Giving blankets and coasts can save a life! Donate your clothes, furniture, and time to help others.
3. Mentor: 
mentoring up and down is a term I use often.  My first rule of mentoring, a mentor is not just a mentor because of age.
Help others find their calling by giving sage wisdom and guidance you earned through your years. By mentoring, you can shape other people’s character, self-awareness, and capacity for respect. Give of yourself. It does matter!
4. Volunteer:
Simply put, giving of your time makes a difference.
Volunteering feels good and can transform you and the world around you. Find something that you’re passionate about or something that inspires you, and then find a need in your community.  It will be mutually beneficial and so fulfilling.
5. Use your Gifts:
We all have innate gifts that we can share.  Dig deep and unfold those hidden within you.  Sharing your gift (whatever it might be) will bring joy to others.
6. Random Kindness:
Sometimes it’s simply a smile, a “thank you” or a courteous act of kindness that can make a difference in someone else’s life.  We never know what others are facing and the simplest act of kindness will not only change your day…but theirs. I assure you, it feels good to be kind!     
7. Recycle:
Just think if everyone did just one thing today (and every day) how the planet would be impacted. The simplest things like replacing light bulbs with LEDs, turning off lights and appliances when not in use, and adjusting the thermostat during both summer and winter have the highest potential for utility savings. Even that shopping bag you bring to the market instead of using plastic grocery bags makes a difference!
8. Repurpose: 
I will always recall my father taking an old washing machine part that had seen its finer day and reusing it as an outdoor planter.  Think before you toss!  Giving something a face-lift will repurpose its life… and reduce waste.
9. Educate:
Indeed knowledge is power, and education is key to change.  Education opens people’s eyes to the world around them and provides freedom and choice! When it comes to making a change in our world, educate those around you. It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give.
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