Lead by example

I spent the whole day listening to NPR and progressive talk radio today, and got a little overwhelmed by the state of the world. How can I even begin to make a difference?

is getting ridiculous.

It’s not the same as last year, some new people, old people graduated, new teacher.

And it’s absolute chaos. No one pays attention, at the slightest lull, chatter erupts like birds in the morning. No one is learning their notes (me included), and we are pushing forward and not ready to. But time constraints dictate that we must start getting the rhythm section in, and start on mics.

This weekend, I will learn every single note and rhythm. I will make sure we get back 20 minutes early (at least) to set up mics. I will ask people to help out, and tell people to calm down and focus, focus, focus. And if all this gets worse, Ivan and I will talk to Ms. Fabbro, and maybe the group, and try to straighten things out.

They do. They say I inspire them. And such. It is flattering and feels a little silly.

But I may re-add this goal later and change it to ‘live as an example I feel is worth following’...

To many of us try and change others and it never works. We must stop and take a look at ourselves. We all have issues and quirks and differences. However if we show that same someone that we can do it and let them know consistantly that we believe in them they will follow. Once they see someone they love is capable of change they think they can do it too. Trust me exspecially with your children. They learn what they live and you are molding them for what will be. Be positive, consistant and loving in all areas of life.

Is this really possible?