Every day on TV, radio or social media, our heartstrings are pulled in many different directions telling us we must participate in every cause that exists in this world. Each cause seems more urgent than the other. Often, we feel overwhelmed and helpless.
Daily random acts of kindness are something we all can do. A smile, a hug, a warm welcome takes very little effort and we can all participate in this act. Being a part of a cause that involves our time and dedication, on the other hand, takes some effort.
“If you can influence the outcome, do the work. If you can’t influence the outcome, ignore the possibility. It’s merely a distraction.” – Seth Godin
To solve any problem, it takes focus.
Finding a cause close to our hearts and doing the work to make a difference in this world takes fierce discipline, dedication, and determination.
A few famous examples of those who followed these principles are Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi, Steve Jobs, Simon Sinek, Aung San Suu Kyi and Nelson Mandela. The choices they made to stay true to the cause close to their hearts teaches us we all have a calling, a purpose we feel drawn to.
Most of us don’t have the resources to be participating in multiple causes without sacrificing focus and constant learning it requires to make changes in this world. But I can take up one cause and so can you… and you…
“Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life — think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.” – Swami Vivekananda.
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