How would you change the world?

[leadchipmunk]

How would I change the world? Heh, I'd show the people around me, how to live honorable, respectable, GOOD Lives. To inspire them to be honest and to keep their words. I am a living example of this, (to the best of my abilities) but it's sad when someone doesn't believe that I'm trying to help them just because it's the right thing to do, not because I want something out of them later! As much as I love the Godfather, I am not one! I'm too nice!

Yes! Yes! A thousand times YES! That is exactly what I do, and I have seen some of my closer friends start to do the same. I don't know if it was because of my example, but I would like to believe it was more from them maturing, that way I can still have hope for humanity as a whole.

And so many people think I'm trying to get something from them or have them indebted to me. I have never once done that and I never will. If I want something, I will ask for it. Well, not until that something is needed, but anyway...

Gymell, those are really beautiful pictures and a lovely garden. What are those flowers at the bottom of the first picture? The ones with the white points on them.

[gymell]

Gymell, those are really beautiful pictures and a lovely garden. What are those flowers at the bottom of the first picture? The ones with the white points on them.

It's called Culver's root. A really cool looking wildflower! Here's some more information about it: http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/prairie/plantx/culverx.htm

[leadchipmunk]

Sweet! It grows naturally in Ohio. I'll have to check it out next time I plant a garden.

[gymell]

Don't forget to plant some milkweed for the butterflies. Change the world!

[leadchipmunk]

I already have a butterfly bush or two that have been there since I was little kid. The world shall be changed though! Maybe some guerrilla gardening is in order?

[SusieBlu]

I want to develop a economic theory and policies that actually helps developing countries develop without having to go into debt to teh World Bank or IMF. I was to start a company that works on all level of society to stimulate the economies. Micro-loans on the grass root level. Lobbying at teh national level to work for stronger anti corruption laws and private property protection. Develop a mentor program within industries so established companies help developing companies in developing nations become successful.

[21katykat01]

OMG, you're in Dundee!! I did my sophomore (2nd) year of uni there. Loved the town, still trying to figure out how to get back. And what's your phd in?

I am! I'm glad you liked it here. I prefer open spaces myself, but for a student town, it's not too bad! I'm doing my PhD in Psychology, I heart it

[21katykat01]

So i assume since you are from Scotland you are going to work on becoming independent from England, just don't start any revolts while i'm there.

We have to vote on that first (two years to go), but that's a whole other issue. Will do my best not to revolt... too much

[21katykat01]

I have to say, I am so impressed with everyone here who is doing so much to inspire others. When I started the thread, that wasn't what I was expecting but go all of you! You're awesome!

I really want to inspire others to be the best they can be. I hope to do that partly through teaching as a postgrad and later as a lecturer, but I really want to do more. To work with young people to encourage them. Figuring out the best way to do it. Considering even starting an organisation of my own. It makes me happy to think I might have made a difference to someone

[oystergirl]

gymwell, as a gardener and wild forager all I can say is YOU GO GIRL!!!!

[Librarian of Doom]

I'm doing my best to introduce as many kids as possible to the awesomeness that is reading. My dream is to start a teen literature festival that brings nationally recognized young adult authors to my state to meet with kids and interest them in reading.

[Oklibrarian]

I am! I'm glad you liked it here. I prefer open spaces myself, but for a student town, it's not too bad! I'm doing my PhD in Psychology, I heart it

Well, it's open-space adjacent, or at least it was in the mid-90s...and I was coming from central Oklahoma which is flat, 600 miles inland, and (at that time) a 4 hour drive from proper culture... So, Yeah.

(Not that the lower drinking age had a thing to do with it or anything...)

[Oklibrarian]

I'm doing my best to introduce as many kids as possible to the awesomeness that is reading. My dream is to start a teen literature festival that brings nationally recognized young adult authors to my state to meet with kids and interest them in reading.

Hey, how involved are you in OKSL? If not, PM me and I can hook you up with other school librarians attempting to foment revolution via child literacy...

[Ryan Sannar]

I plan to serve a mission for my church.

Also Parkour.

[The Tin Man]

I plan to serve a mission for my church.

Also Parkour.

Let me know when you combine these two.

[unicornassassin]

I find doing the impossible is possible simply through belief. I use to scoff at people who said they'd change the world. Now I'm a believer. I know I can.

I believe it's all done through love. You can radically change anyone's life by simply loving them.

This, for sure.

I'm starting by loving myself more so I'm less of a dick to others...