Trying to change the world, for the good, may seem like a daunting task that would take countless hours out of our already short lifespan, but this is not the case. Today there are a variety of things that we can do to help benefit the world, and the people that inhabit it. One thing that I will continue doing to help change the world is to kindly smile at a stranger. Having a positive approach to life can really rub off on people, and get people in the right spirits. Todays society is filled with murderers, rapists, child molesters, burglar's, and many other misguided individuals, buy maybe, just maybe, we can make a good impression on those people, without knowing it. All you have to do is simply smile! Most people that are upset in todays world are upset because they don't feel loved or accepted. If we benevolently send that all empowering smile in the direction of one of these individuals, we could easily make there day and possibly change their approach on life. What better than a world filled with happy people, right? Another kind gesture that we can try to utilize in our everyday lives, which parallels my first idea, is to say something nice to someone, maybe unexpectedly. Maybe you are walking into a restaurant, and you notice that there is a lady holding a young infant behind you. The first thing that should come to your mind is to hold the door open for the lady. Its a kind gesture like this that will put someone in a good mood or not. If people see you going out of your way to help, they will very much appreciate it. Sometimes even, you might get a gentle, thank you, in return, acknowledging your altruism. Now you may continue in and enjoy the meal that you would have enjoyed just 5 seconds earlier, had you not helped the lady and her child at the door. It feels good to help other people, and by doing so you might even be able to turn that misanthrope into a much more common role, a Philanthropist. As you can tell, in order to have a world free of crime, hatred and violence, we must have happy people, so I will try my best to encounter every situation with an optimistic and happy attitude, in hopes of changing people for the better.
There are also some other small things that can inevitable make the world a better place to live. Have you ever walked down a street with some friends, and noticed a great heap of trash scattered all over? You probably have, but did you do anything about it? Most likely not. One of the problems we face today as a society is that we all have unconsciously believe that it is not our place to pick up abandoned trash. We all, at some point in our life, have reflexively thrown that occasional snickers wrapper, or coke bottle onto the ground. I have seen people who have thrown trash onto the floor when there was a trash can less than 10 yards from them. One way I will instigate the betting of the world, is by simply avoiding to throw my trash on the ground. I will wait for the opportune time to dispose of my waste. Also, along with not throwing my trash anywhere but the trashcan, I will pick up trash that I come across and simply throw it away for the irresponsible person who thought nothing of it to leave their trash behind. If we all decide to take initiative and pick up the rubbish lying on the ground, we can together make the world a better and cleaner place.
Another problem we face today is Global Warming. One thing I will begin to do is spread the word of the harmful effects Global Warming has and its capacity to destroy us all, including the animals and every other living organism that lives on this earth. If we simply cut back on the amount of water we use a day and change our light bulbs regularly, we are promoting the bettering of the world. I have made a promise to myself that I will abide by these small tasks, in hopes of reducing the global problems we are facing every day. One person can't make the problem go away, but they sure as hell can help spread the word and get people motivated. To try to prevent any further damage from Global Warming, I will try to educate people about the seriousness of this issue. Together, as a school community, we should begin contemplating ideas that will help attenuate Global Warming on the the grand scale.
I, Tyler Willis, WILL do everything in my power to make the world a better place to live!!
