Many people have issues with the world we live in, some people believe that the world is too busy, some believe that the world is too developed and not Natural enough, some think that the world is too poor or that the world is too cruel. I say to these people what you see in the world is a reflection of yourself that you are projecting. So be the change that you wish to see in this world. I have mentioned in the past that in order to be spiritual you first must blaze your own trail in life. Well where do we start? Here is the present moment and the best place to start your trail blazing, if you think that the world is poor then do something that will help the people you see as poor. Ultimately if you see a lack of any kind, it is a symbol of what you perceive to be missing in your own life, so don’t just stand there, do something about it. If you believe that you are somehow an non-spiritual person you have missed the point, previously I have mentioned that our ego has toolboxes for all sorts of aspects of our lives it is what makes us function in society, but please do not confuse the toolbox for the actual thing that you are pursuing, everything that you perceive as lacking (I don’t mean material things here) is something that you have not spent enough time on, thinking, pondering, wondering and growing. Applying these ideas that you develop is the best way to become a spiritual trail blazer and everything will follow in a natural progression.
So it seems a very Buddhist idea, to be the change that you want to see in the world, and I say “so what!” What does it matter where I got the idea? The point is, that it is a good idea, and where it came from is irrelevant. This is where your personal development lies, that you can see the good regardless of the author. The credibility of the author is irrelevant because we are all influenced by the Holy Spirit if we so choose, some of us more than others but the issue that I am trying to stress is that salvation is a natural thing, so do what makes you happy… that is the secret to being in line with the Holy Spirit. Sure I could just say be content because contentment is “good enough”, but eternity is a long time to just be content with existence. I want to say something regarding the previous statement and that is, that it is a fruitless exercise to pursue hollow activities that will make you superficially titillated and think that is what happiness is. Happiness is synonymous with Joy and it is totally sustainable emotion like love. Joy and happiness rely heavily on love and that is what the spiritually inclined quite literally feel toward everything.
So right now do something, anything, size doesn't matter. Forgive the ones that you love, for that matter forgive the ones you hate as well. The point is to do, be that change, and don’t feel guilty if you are unable to do today, do something tomorrow instead. Remember that you can quite literally change the world, so whatever you do make sure you start an avalanche of love in your heart, the rest will follow.