With all the issues going on in the world today, earthquakes, tornados, tsunamis, etc., I thought it would be nice to take some time to take a look at the bigger picture. This weeks challenge? Blog a list of 30 things you can do in 30 seconds each to change the world.
Here as some answers to some anticipated questions...
First, the definition of “change the world” is frequently challenged. It isn’t up to me to define what will “change the world”. It’s up to you. It’s your world. Define it by whatever parameters arrive in your head to define “change the world”. It can be to “make the world a better place”, change conditions worldwide, make yourself a better person, make others better people, or just make it a little better than you found it in your neck of the woods. Whatever you want. Just let us know what your definition of “change the world” means so we are clear about the intent behind your list.
Second, each of the 30 things on your list must take no more than 30 seconds to accomplish by the average human being. Not 30 seconds for all 30 items. Just 30 seconds for each one.
Solving world hunger or conflict takes just a little longer than 30 seconds. It might take less, if you have the right idea, but as a rule, if no one has yet come up with a 30 second method to solve hunger and war so far, what are the odds you can? Hmm?
Third, think of the items on your list on a global scale. Your blog post may be read by hundreds or millions of people who may be inspired to do one or more of the 30 things on your list in their own 30 seconds. On a global scale, think of what it would mean if 30 people did one of the 30 things on your list at the same time? What if 300 did? Or 3 million? Or 3 billion? What if 3 billion people all leaned over at the same time and picked up a piece of trash off the ground and put it in the garbage? Would that change the world? Maybe if 3 billion people all looked at each other and smiled at the same time, the idea of peace solved in 30 seconds might be closer to reality, wouldn’t it? Make your list doable, but think about how your list may inspire the world to act.
Note: on point 3, there are 27 people "authorized" to participate on this blog, so I don't see us changing the world, but hey, who knows?
1. Bring your own coffee cup.
2. Smile at a stranger.
3. Use a cloth napkin.
4. Pick up a piece of trash and throw it away.
5. Let a car merge in front of you in traffic.
6. Turn your heat down one degree (or air conditioning up a degree).
7. Add money to a parking meter.
8. Wash your clothes in warm or cold water.
9. Say something nice to someone who won't expect it.
10. Think before you print.
11. Send an e-birthday card.
12. Turn off the T.V. or computer.
13. Purchase rechargeable batteries.
14. Buy local fruit and vegetables.
15. Use your car blinker.
16. Park your car farthest from the door and walk.
17. Turn the lights off when you leave a room.
18. Take your children to the park not the store.
19. Stop chasing "the latest".
20. Snip six-pack rings.
21. Choose whole grains.
22. Wave hello to your neighbors.
23. Reuse paper in your printer (print on the back).
24. Make rags from an old t-shirt.
25. Use the stairs not the elevator.
26. Shut up and listen.
27. Tell someone “I love you”.
28. Let someone cut in front in the grocery line.29. Use a bucket not a hose.
30. Consume less.
1 comment:
There were some great ideas here that I had not thought of Lee! =]
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