As our population grows the strains on society multiply. How will our societies sustain their individual economies? How will they find more jobs? More homes? More food? How will we promote peace? How will we forgive? How will we learn to live together in harmony?
Every day each of us is faced with different challenges. Whether they are associated with work, personal relationships, philosophical or religious turmoil or where to get your next meal, they are all difficult. We must learn the remedies of each individual challenge or be left behind. The world that we live in is one that can be seemingly harsh at times, yet with a population of 7 billion our human species carries on. When we think about our problems both personal and as a society, we can get overwhelmed. We can get lost in the details of each issue. It is possible to even feel helpless or have the desire to give up. Sometimes we do.
Each of us knows how it feels to be down. Each of us might also know how it feels to be helped back to our feet! Has there been a moment in your life where somebody reached out to you in a time of need? Perhaps a stranger made you smile, or a mother kissed your tears, or a friend cheered you on from the sidelines. These little acts of love have to be remembered! They have to be celebrated! We must remember that each of us have been helped through tough times and that - more importantly - each of us has it within ourselves to help others. Reaching out is something inherent in our nature. It makes us feel good. It promotes unity and positive change! To find your own purpose, or your own desire to help is important in the advancement of our present and indeed our future!
Lately, I have been faced with challenges beyond my control. My belief systems, my love, my image of self have all been challenged in this extremely humbling process. What I have witnessed however, is that through my faith in my world and myself I have been able to learn and grow more than ever.
Living with purpose is something I have always done. Even when I was young and without direction, I knew I was living for something much bigger than myself. I was alive, and the reason was to help those who needed it. This obstinate feeling has been overwhelmingly present since I was able to form tangible memories. I am twenty six years old and continue to live my life with this purpose in mind. Through my recent trials my ideas about my purpose were confirmed with gusto! To live this life full of love is absolute and even necessary.The most important thing I can do is spread my desire to help by actually doing it. I help somebody every day, even if it is something as simple as listening.
As the strains on society grow, so do the feelings of overwhelming stress. This can breed tension and eventually lead to violence, stereotypes, or different forms of animosity, resentment, and discrimination. If we remember the love we have within ourselves, the ability to share and help, we can ease these tensions one moment at a time. It is possible to alleviate the heaviness of the issues we share within our societies and within ourselves by acting on them in a positive way! Turn it all around with a smile or a helping hand!
To find out how STITCH is helping to improve our future, or to find out how you can dedicate yourself, please visit our website at www.stitchmovement.com.
Kristen McCalla |
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