Now a days, I hear most single people (people I know that are single) saying "oh I want a girlfriend" or "oh I want a boyfriend". Really? Is being in an relationship that important to you? Yes I get it, having that significant other makes things that much more significant.. but just because you want it does not mean you will get it. In the mean time why don't you do something significant? - Look around you, you will find 1000s of things that you could help out with.
When was the last time you thought, oh I really want to make someones day today? I am guessing - close to never. We are so preoccupied with our own selves that we neglect see that there are other things that we could do.
We often say we want to make a difference in this world, but when was the last time you actually took this seriously? There are many discrepancies that plague our lives. What we think vs. what we say. What we say vs. what we do. But it always stays that at. We say we want to help out but very few of us actually say that and set out to help. If you are getting offended by this statement because you are one of the few that take actions to help out, then hats off to you - you set the example for the rest of us.
However, I think I do my part in making a difference. Making a difference does not have to be at the world wide level. Look around you, in your country, in your city, in your community, in your neighbourhood, you will find hundreds of things that you can do to make a difference. When I see an elderly standing in the bus and I am sitting, I do my part and stand up to give the seat for the elderly; when I see a blind man trying to find the Subway restaurant, I do my part by guiding them to the Subway restaurant in a busy mall food court. I do these things because, I enjoy hearing thank you from people. It satisfies me to know that some people are thankful to my gestures.
But this is not the only way you could help out.
Open your eyes, I am sure there are many awareness campaigns in your community that you can take part in, to make a difference. If you don't find one, then start your own. Who said that in order to raise awareness you had to have that particular organization in your community. If you don't find one, start up your own awareness campaign. No one will go against you.
Take part in an awareness campaign. Start your own awareness campaign. Volunteer at a homeless shelter. Volunteer at a food bank. Next time you see an elderly standing on the bus, give your seat to them. I am sure when you are their age, you will appreciate if someone gave you their seat.
I really want to organize an awareness campaign for child poverty, in my neighbourhood this coming summer. I have been wanting to do this for a very long time, But this year I will try my best to make it happen. Its hard trying to organize things like this on your own. Hopefully my friends and family support me and with their help I will be able to pull it off.
Don't mope around doing nothing, the smallest things can make the biggest difference. So Open Your Eyes.
