Be the Change Before it is too Late

Following on from Gandhi’s message about being the change you want the world to be, when does one begin?!

We can learn from someone who never began, almost a thousand years ago.

These words are inscribed on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop in Westminster Abby (1100 A.D.):-

When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change, so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country.

But it, too, seemed immovable.

As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only my family, those closest to me, but alas, they would have none of it.

And now, as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realize: If I had only changed myself first, then by example I would have changed my family.

From their inspiration and encouragement, I would then have been able to better my country, and who knows, I may have even changed the world.

So begin today to change yourself – the world will then inevitably follow.