The Worldometer says the current world population is roughly 7,767,931,925 people. That means there are potentially 7.7 Billion individuals that can create problems for others daily. It has been said that we are all depraved, which means marked by corruption or evil. If this is the case, and go with me on this, then how can we make the world a better place?
I'd like to believe that each of us, desire to live in a peaceful and loving world, but for some reason our world is filled with poverty, violence, illness, broken relationships, and wars. Is there a way to change this? Is there a way to move closer toward what we desire? I believe it is.
I believe 99.9% of the challenges we see in our world daily, is the result of people lacking the ability to manage their depravity. Either they've never been encouraged or given the skills on how to or they refuse to. Now, I am sure if you are reading this - you will say - that's not me! No one ever see themselves as the problem, it's always the other person. However, I will challenge you to reflect and ask yourself the hard question: Could I have made the situation better?
Ask yourself if you are being the BEST you, YOU can be? There are many resources that I will list below that can help you achieve this IF you have the want to (Desire.) While serving in the United States Navy I became AWARE of the book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and it changed the trajectory of my life. The habits I learned and put into practice have enriched my life and relationships.
It requires a significant amount of COURAGE to ask the hard questions of yourself and then take the action necessary to have a positive outcome to any and all situations in life. It requires PLANNING, so that you are thinking ahead, to either prevent or cause certain positive results. It requires LISTENING more than talking, so that you may empathize with others. Sometimes we have to give up something in order to get something; SACRIFICE.
There is one principle that I believe could reduce a lot of the challenges we have in our world and it's something my momma taught me at an early age: "Keep your hands to yourself." Think about. C'mon on now. If someone didn't give you permission to touch them, you should DISCIPLINE yourself accordingly. In addition, if I could modify her saying I'd say this: "Keep your hands and your comments to yourself."
I believe a lot of the debates and arguments we have, are the result of someone providing their OPINION when it was not requested. Controlling ones tongue is the hardest challenge of all. We all have this need to give our 2 cents about things that will not impact us or anyone we know for that matter. We spend our time jaw-jacking about issues and things we can not CONTROL.
IF, and that's a BIG IF, we can manage ourselves WELL - we might find that the challenges in our lives and the lives of those around us will dissipate. Take time to serve before being served by others in your circle of influence. Ask yourself before going into a situation - how can I make this better or what could be a win for me and for the other person or party? Be honest and maintain INTEGRITY in the moment of choice because many times it seems easier to shade the truth than to take the hit.
Our WORLD could be a much better place, if we decided to LEAD ourselves better. I hope you will consider this today and everyday. Thanks for taking the time to read.
Resources:
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
What to Say When You Talk To Yourself
How to Win Friends and Influence People
