TWTD: Power & Focus

There was a book I read recently by author Kevin Blue called Practical Justice and this book informed me about several issues that we face throughout life as well as in our faiths. In this book Blue spoke about dealing with power in today’s society. When I say “power” I’m referring to the capability to help or change things in this world because of their amount of money, knowledge, or judgment. Many of those who have power tend to either misuse their power or never use it when it at the correct moment. There are some people who tend to never use their power at all because of the fear of failing to please those in need. Many people wish to obtain this sort of power many with different intentions. I can recall myself craving for this type of power so that I can better my family’s life and help out those others who are in need. Blue help me to realize that, although, this may be for the better of my family and hopefully those in need, I am still hoping 100 percent for the wrong power. Blue spoke about putting the power of God (Holy Spirit) before my personal craving of other powers. Once I have put my faith ahead of my personal craving of power I will succeed. I like what Blue spoke of in his book Practical Justice is really good.

Those who think differently are very positive and believe in a better world. I decided that in order for me to make a change I would have to realize where I stand in today’s society and speak in unison. And that’s how many others who are considered someone who thought differently spoke up loud enough to become someone. I encourage many others to join this battle for change but before you grow thirsty of power put your faith first.  

TWTD: The Requirements to Becoming “Someone”

Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become someone in this world? When I say “someone” I mean someone who is remembered for his/her efforts of bettering the world. Well more than 50 percent of the world’s population wishes for a better society to live in (either to their standards or others). But there is a much less percentage that actually does. Why? There are many people who are unsure of how to better the world and there are many who believe they don’t have the income or resources to change the world. I believe otherwise; I believe that there are no requirements for becoming someone who wishes to change the world. I believe that if you are a citizen and you thought about a change for the best you have the right resources and income. When I speak of income I am not referring to the amount of currency (money) someone raises, but as the amount of the knowledge someone can consume and the ability to use this knowledge for good. Being a citizen alone allows you to have resources; however, the best resource to have is a community. A single person alone cannot change the world but a community can. A community is similar to a group of herrings, when they travel together their appearance is bigger to their predators. It takes a strong and determined community to create a portion of change in today’s society.

“You are not alone”

In order to become someone who makes the effort for change you must gain the knowledge of these issues and figure out how you can personally help in addition to your community based on your knowledge or possible contributions. This battle is a very hard and long battle and will need as much soldiers as it can to create change.

            I want to speak about a survey done by Richard Edelman in 2009 called the “Good Purpose Survey.” Edelman surveyed 6,000 people ranging from the ages of 18-64 from ten different countries. Edelman wondered how many people out of 6,000 were actually willing to make the world a better place. He found that 83 percent of consumers are willing to change their consumption habits if it can help make tomorrow's world a better place to live. Edelman also found that 64 percent of consumers say they expect brands today to do something to support a good cause. This is just one of many amazing discoveries Edelman found through this survey. These high percentages from only two years ago, makes me wonder “What are the percentages of the entire worlds expectations and willingness?” I want you to ask yourself by the year 2020, “What will be the percentage of Those Who Thought Differently?”

TWTD: Battles Well Fought Deserve an Applause

I would like to take this time to give a strong round of applause to “Those Who Thought Differently” for the effort to make a change in a world in which it seems impossible. Many of those who have fought this battle understand that the same human race that we’re trying to save is the same race that’s drawling us further from a change. So I congratulate you for you effort not only by writing long and intense passages about you all but by joining this battle. I join this battle to ensure that we remain in this battle as well as end this battle victorious.

I find myself asking, “Why don’t these people want better? Why do they make change so hard when it’s the best thing for us?” However, I was unaware that these people are unaware of the tragedy and corruption that takes place in today’s society. That’s why I plan to inform as many people as a can what some of these issues are. It will take many others to join this battle and inform others of the issues in their part of society.

Someone who thinks differently can be defined as someone who wants a change in their society for the sake of the world. I spoke of a few people who are examples of someone who thought differently and decided to take a stand. These people decided to look more into these issues and speak up for a change. I encourage many to become one of “Those Who Thought Differently.”