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Things That Make The World Better
Right now one thing is abundantly clear: The world could use a little more peace, love, and understanding. There is suffering to be eased; there are wrongs to be righted. If you read the daily headlines and wish someone could just step in and make things better, we have good news: Someone can and you already know just the woman for the job.
Inside you, there’s a mighty activist, even if you’ve never owned a bullhorn or chained yourself to an oil rig. To be an activist, all you have to do is exercise your power to, yes, act. You can be a force for good whether you’re helping a neighbor, raising your voice, or calling attention to a problem in need of a solution.
Every person can make a difference, and no deed is too small to matter. Consider the Jewish concept which is commonly used to refer to acts of kindness or the pursuit of social justice. The Hebrew phrase translates to “repair the world” — not revolutionizing or reinventing, just repairing: putting the world back together with a little at a time, each of us, every single day.
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Whether you have a school-age child or not, children are the future of this world. Spend time helping them reach their potential by tutoring, mentoring, or taking part in an…
