Being the change, where true revolution begins: quotes from respected masters and personal experience
Greetings My Fellow Steemians!
I find myself with every spare moment getting on Steemit to comment or Upvote valuable content or compose my new post that I want to share so as to enrich the experience for all of you who I have come to appreciate so much!
I have an extensive collection of quotes that I have found to be clear, direct and potent to relevant matters that we would all benefit by pondering more.
So in deep gratitude for all that you have shared with me in my weeks here, I compose this for you tonight. Inspired by a quote by Aldous Huxley~
This quote is very powerful to me and I feel it could be for many people here on this platform. So I share it in hopes to stimulate evolution within.
I was feeling I had too many responsibilities to write a full article and thus wanted to share some valuable words, yet now that I create this I am inspired to share a bit about why this is significant for me and what that means.
The reason being is that ever since I was a kid I have disagreed with the world. When I was younger I was unhappy, depressed and angry about it. Not only did this not make me successful at changing the world but it made me suffer, a LOT.
After awakening and finding my power, I began to be successful with everything I do. Because of this many people looked to me for answers, solutions and support in their own lives.
Because of my success and because of others coming to me, I have had various points in my life where I had a "change the world complex," where I felt like not only could I change it but that it is my responsibility to do it.
I don't totally disagree with that now. I very purposefully do many things to help people and provide new examples for living in this world. Yet every day I tell people "you are responsible for your life, only you can change your experience". Not only is this true, but the quote from Aldous is also true. Which is that even if you do want to change the world or even if it were possible, the only way that would be legitimate is to change yourself first. You must first at a minimum be an EXAMPLE of what change you wish to see.
This of course would remind me of another powerful quote from another very influential being.
Most know him as Gandhi~*~
So in conclusion, YES it is possible to "change" the world, but it is truly transforming within and BEING the example, when inspiration comes. SO the true focus must be to go within, to contemplate, to hone in on ideals and embody them as an example to inspire others. Then it is others who must go within and embody for themselves their unique version of what that is to actualize the reality.
So as with all profound aspects of life, it is a paradox.
Yes it is possible to be a PART of a change in the world. Yes it is possible to inspire change in others, yet it is the change within that allows us to be a part of such magnificence.
The most respected people of our time and history share this over and over in their own unique way just as those of us truly being the example are sharing it with those in our life now~*~
∞§∞We are the power∞§∞
You are a true inspiration. I am grateful to see that you have turned those dark nights into bright days and are shining the light brightly for all to see. I feel certain your presence here on Steemit will change the lives of many in profound ways. As you speak from experience, your word carries much weight, and the truth you speak is undeniable. Thank you for being you. An extraordinary example of conscious thrival! <3
Thank you~
Your words are cherished.
I have indeed experienced true transformation. I know what it is to suffer and to fail. I know what it is to thrive and succeed. I hope that I will be able to share real significance with you and the rest of Steemit in the days to come!
Blessings~*~
Words of true wisdom! :-D
...Words I've heard frequently by some of my closest associates... However, from where I've stood, they never followed through so their words sounded empty and hollow: my spiritual friends would meditate and focus upon inner peace, yet they would change nothing externally... They kept on buying from the mega-corporations, they kept on participating within the farce of government elections, and they kept on feeding into the evil, unsustainable structure that is the banking system of the Federal Reserve... Even though they knew better...
When I hear such words from you, I know they are not empty - they are righteous, they are inspiring, and they are evidence that it is possible to change the world by changing oneself.
You, sir, are exactly what I always wanted to believe existed, but never could find... Thank you for all that you are, and thank you for all you continue to do.
Wow!
This is the ultimate testament!
I am grateful that this is true and that I am not living an empty and delusional life!
Just this alone is fulfillment enough to do what I do and is the reason that I DO do what I do.
If I did not believe there was hope for people to change I would just use my power to make a lot of money and be cool. Instead I invest all my time and resources into building sustainable opportunities of people to re program and re educate and be reborn!
May I continue to inspire and be a benefit to many!
Thank you for your comments here, I am deeply grateful~
Blessings~*~
How did you find what you had to change in your life?
Well in a way we all already know what we need to change, we just ignore it, distract our self or are scared/doubtful of the possibility to do so.
Otherwise it is just a evolution process in it self for us to get to the point where we are ready/aware enough to do something.
I will write a much longer and more in depth story of my journey if you and the Steemit community would find it valuable.
Best Regards~*~
Great inspirational post! Thank you!
We experience the world around us as per our inner state of being and the terms by which we define our parameters. By changing ourselves first, the entire world then follows. Of course, this doesn't work on the grand scale as such of changing the fact that there is war going on - but the way you see and experience such does.
Blessing abound!
Indeed!
Blessings∞§∞
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You are truly inspiration for others . Using knowledge and experience in life to help and push others to better understand themself is a noble thing .
Thank you very much!
I agree that nobility is not being born rich or powerful. It is dedicating our existence to the greater good~
I have done this for many more and hope to be inspired to continue on.
The world needs a LOT of help as the sickness and destruction is running rampant like a virus.
I appreciate your support and hope to inspire!
Blessings∞§∞
Yeah, I'd say your up there with Ghandi. He was a tall skinny guy too.
Frequently, while living with you at the Garden of Eden I've had to recoil from my knee jerk reaction to blame the other in my unpleasant interactions. Ultimately it's always our own perception. The shift must come from within. Very grateful for the responsible awareness.
Grateful you are acknowledging and evolving!
God Speed∞§∞
It's a humbling yet powerful experience to shift my focus from trying to control the external world and other people, to taking responsibility for my own feelings, reactions, judgments, and dysfunctions. Thank you for the infinite reminders! Your patience alone is an immense blessing and prime example for me.
Yes. Life can be tough, especially facing fear and taking responsibility for the darkness in our lives. Yet you are aware and responsible enough to have begun the journey to empowered self reliance and the rewards will be priceless!
I am here for you and believe in you!
Bless~*~
You are AWE inspiring to me for all that you stand for, all that you live for, and all that you are. I am truly grateful that you continually, without fail, hold space for people to heal. This takes serious dedication and unwavering focus. I am grateful for your patience, your vision and your example. LIghting the world on fire!!! Time for change is now. Thanks for holding space!!