transform your life first, then another

Poverty, education, corruption, healthcare, the environment, child welfare, human rights, gender equality - are just a few of the 100's of social issues that we face each day. However, it's probably not you or I that directly face them. Rather, it is others we hear about, read about or pass by everyday.

Most of us feel a real need and desire to help those less fortunate. However when it actually comes to taking action, we can usually find an excuse: not having enough time or money, putting it off till 'later,' labeling all charities as corrupt and even blaming the underprivileged for their fate. Today, we are so focused on 'getting ahead' ourselves, we too easily block out those who need us most. Helping the less fortunate should not be limited to Governments, socials workers, and the wealthy - it must the responsibility of us all.

"However, before we begin to save the world, we need to save ourselves first, we need to be in a position where we are strong and capable of influencing other, if we don't, then we don't stand a chance ..."

Each of us will one day come across at least one social issue that we feel strongly about - the real test of our character lies in how we respond to this feeling. And each of us has the capacity, power and above all responsibility to impact the world around us. Even the smallest contribution can go a long way ... if we are ready to transform ourselves first ...