It is 2025. Time sure flies… If I was being honest, I do have some concerns. The world is in a mess. We are steps away from a third world war. America is on the verge of collaps. It seems like we are moving backwards as a nation. And, on top of all that, the earth is dying. But, there is very little I can do about this.
The only thing that I can control is myself. If I worry about all these major issues that I have no control over, then all that I acomplish is making myself miserable. But, if I focus on improving myself, then my live improves, and by extension, those around me will also be improved.
Our lives do have an impact on the world around us. While for must of us that impact is small, other people are still effected. Our choices and how we live our lives do make an impact. So, while I might not beable to make the world as a whole a better place, I can make my small little part of it one.
This is nothing new. I know that I am not the first person to say these things. But I don’t think that there is anything wrong with truth being spoken over and over, especially if it still needs to be heard. I know that I need to be reminded of it daily.
I am working on being more positive in my outlook. This means that I want to see the beauty in each moment. I want to dwell on the positive things and let go of the negtive. I want to think the best of people. I want to see them with unconditional positive regard. I want to leave an echo of kindness and gentleness where ever I go. Doing this will make the world a better place; even if it is just that small bit of the world that I live in.
Lao Tzu said, “The journey of a thousand [miles] starts with a single step.” I think that the road to a better world starts with a single life. So I am starting it with mine.
I hope that you have the best new year that you can. Nameste.