I was sitting here about to write my blog and I figured why not test this quote on someone and see thier reaction. Of course I did not just choose anyone I chose my boyfriend Cory. Now, Cory was raised a lot different from me, this is why I asked him. In my family community service was natural, it's what we did, and this was the opposite for Cory. So, after reading him the quote I asked him what he thought about this? "Sounds Good." is what he said. "What? Sounds good is all you got for me, seriously what do you think?" He was silent for a few seconds then said, "I don't know...it sounds good." Then it suddenly it struck me, of course this his how the majority of people would react. I believe even I would react that way hearing that from someone. The reason is because our minds are focused on ourselves and we think its a good quote, but seriously...who actually has the ability to make that big of a difference?
This is where the Stanford student comes along. "How can I really make that type of difference...where people would not have to live in shelters and be homeless? It is just life, this is what happens, right? There is nothing I can do but volunteer. That is giving the best I can..." This all runs through every persons mind at one point, doubts.
We have the duty and the need to inspire, we need to lead by example and we need to have faith. Because we CANNOT change people and society. They have to do that themselves. However, we can INSPIRE. LEAD BY EXAMLE. HAVE FAITH. Because by doing that we can make a difference, each and every one of us. People need to know this so that, "Sounds Good." is replaced with "It's true, I LIVE LIKE THAT!!"
Cory will experience making a difference that he thought was never possible one day. Hopefully, I will be right there with him.
I think you have a pretty good chance of being right there with Cory some day. The story was a very good example to use in response to this blog. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you told about Cory's response to you when you told him that quote. It made me think of what kind of response I would say if I was never really introduced to community service or helping others out. I most likely would've said the samething. This is where we have to break out of our shell and get others involved so that they may one day be able to make a difference in the world around them.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with what you wrote in your blog. Just like you, I asked my boyfriend what he thought and he said something along those same lines. He said that it was a good idea and that people should try to follow it but he also said that he honestly doesnt try as hard as he could. Also that life gets in the way and sometimes you cant help but be a little selfish especially during economic hardship.To an extent I agree but I do think that there is much more that we can be doing to help our commuities and people around the world. I hope that one day this becomes apparent and that we can help fix the problems in our world today.
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