Monday Morning Motivational Message

We all have goals, dreams, and aspirations.
 
Many times, those desires involve making a positive impact in our world. However, various people believe that in order to influence the world, they need to change circumstances, environments, and possibly even people. 

​Check out this short story about what is really necessary to make a difference in our world.

Start With Yourself  
    
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.
 
Author Unknown