I find this quote very relevant to the Steemit community as there is a lot of talk about change, not only within how this platform works but about the change this revolutionary platform can potentially bring to the world.
This is one of my favorite quotes of all time because it is from the perspective of responsibility. Responsibility is the key to freedom and most people that talk about change are doing just that: talking.
It's easy to see what is wrong with this world...SO much, it's all over the place! It's also easy to see what others are doing wrong or their dysfunctions, yet it is very difficult to see one's self and even more difficult to actually change. Change just may be the most difficult thing about being human, especially when one has been living in what appears to be a comfortable way for so many years, even decades...
All real change in one's own life and in the world comes from the change of perspective or as Shaw says one's mind. It is change within that allows real change to take place in one's life and the world.
It is easy to get stuck in the idea of changing the world by pointing out what is wrong with it or as many people do, complain about what is wrong with it. Some people who are closer make logical or reasonable suggestions as to what change should be implemented. Yet the most powerful thing one can do to "change" the world is to change one's self. This of course requires one to change one's perspective with the self and with the world as a whole. This is where real change happens; this is when it becomes possible to inspire others.
So if and when there is anything you want to change about someone, the world, or even your own life, go within and change your perspective. As perspective changes, experience changes. Then you become the LIVING example of not only the power of change but the power of responsible, inspiring and embodied example!
The best way to change someone else is not by telling them what to do, but inspiring them to a more desirable way of being. This also facilitates a much more cooperative society than one in competition or propaganda.
This is an essential change in it self. Rather than trying to change the world and others simply being the change our self, despite others disagreeable standards.
I have found great success with this as just by simply living my life I have inspired thousands and literally have hundreds of testimonies as being a life changing influence upon individuals lives.
This happened without any attempt to manipulate, convince and especially force anyone to do or be anything. No matter how passionate I am about something I respect everyones process and know that whatever it is they believe now is because of the life they have lived so far.
Even with force you cannot really change someone, you may be able to force them to do something but it will require constant enforcement to keep it up.
Also the use of force, manipulation, persistent persuasion techniques often activates the opposite within others. They now resist or resent the onslaught of judgement/propoganda and then are actually LESS likely to change.
I hope this quote inspires you! I hope that the example that I embody every day inspires you and I hope that I bring real value to this community!
Your feedback and UPvote is appreciated!
Special thanks to @everlove for another awesome photo!
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