You can improve the world or worsen it, but improve it...

“You are here to make a difference, to either improve the world or worsen it. And whether or not you consciously choose to, you will accomplish one or the other.”  Ever since I came across this quote by Richelle E. Goodrich, it became not only an inspiration but a needed reminder that my life could be as positive as I want it to be.

It backs up the fact that anyone can improve or worsen the world, and none should underrate his or her ability to do so, because you don’t have to be an important person to improve the world around you.  From you, the world needs nothing but a good intention and a generous heart, and the rest will naturally follow. But if you want to impair the world around you, all what’s required is a bad intention and a grudging heart, and then all the other vices will follow.

If you ask me, the world wants you to be focused and mindful in the midst of commotion. Be honest in the midst of falseness. Accept criticism even with the adversarial nature of humankind. Be responsible in the midst of irresponsibility. Contain your ego even if others are filling theirs with air. Strive against lust and wickedness even if others are caught up in the errors of their ways.

And the world wants you to constantly appraise yourself against these expectations, knowing how natural it is to do things that are ethically inadvisable. It’ll help bring you back to reality and open your eyes to the fact that your life is at times not what you actually thought. It can bring about emotions like guilt, shame and remorse, lacking which can make you think you’re perfect and therefore see nothing you’ve done that needs correction.