As far back as I can remember, I wanted to change the world. Eventually I realised that we all do, no matter who we are or what we do. The best we can hope to do is change it for the better.
I think I’ve done a bit, I’d love to do far more.
I recycle as much as possible, and am working on making my partner recycle as well. I try and wash the bottles and have them in the recycling before my partner can just throw them in the bin. So far, it’s slow work, but we’re getting better.
I take shorter showers. I save water wherever I can. I catch public transport where possible, though sadly where I live it’s not always an option.
I work as a volunteer in a non profit organisation. I love it, am passionate about it, and have never been so happy. I have a chance to brighten lives and to help people chase their dreams, and I am blessed for the chance to do so.
I have worked as a moderator on a self injury help forum, and have spent my nights reminding people that they are too precious to lose, and that they are loved and wanted. I have listened to stories that have broken my heart, and have fought with everything I have to prove that horrible events don’t last forever, nor define the entirity of who you are.
I have been there for my family when they’ve needed help. I have tried to help others when they feel they need it. I have tried to give freely of my time.
I have helped animals in need, and have protected them where possible from those people who would harm them.
I have stood up for people, for their beliefs, for my beliefs, and have never let myself stand by and watch people be bullied or treated badly. I have rocked the boat in the name of fairness, I have stood up to liars and gossips even when it meant being lied about and losing friends to rumours. And I have always known it was worth it.
I can do more. But I have done something, and this is a very good start.
