It is widely believed that transformative events will occur in the year 2012. This believe comes from the end-date predication of the Mesoamerican Long Count Calendar. This calendar lasts a total of 5,125 years and sets our ending on December 21st or 23rd of 2012. Besides this, there are plenty of hints and clues coming from legends, myths, scriptures, numerological, and prophecies. I have no idea what to think of this, if I should care or not…but this ‘fact’ could be an eye opener and reflection to many of us as a reminder to LIVE, GIVE and if you are like me learn how to TAKE. WE have one full year, so let’s do this.
Every 12 months, as the New-Year rolls around, we all brag about our New-Year’s Resolutions. With inflated chests and with all the authority we can muster, we announce to any and every available ear, that we’re going to lose weight, stop drinking and smoking so much, as well as spend more time with our family, in addition to investing more time down at the gym. Mostly our vision extends no further than our own noses. To add insult to injury, we usually don’t follow through on our "Me Orientated" resolutions and goals. In a matter of months, and sometimes even weeks, we’ve forgotten all about our "new improved" character, which results in feelings of frustration and failure. Most ‘experts’ tell us not to elevate our expectations too high. On the other hand, perhaps we fail because we don’t set out goals high enough.
What if we looked outward instead of inward when making our declarations? Would we then be able to complete a year feeling satisfied rather than contemptuous about ourselves? I’d like to take a risk and suggest one resolution that might last a year, or, maybe even, a lifetime. A resolution that makes you feel good about yourself whilst simultaneously including others.
The idea is simple.You do something good for other people. These people cannot ‘repay’ you… They are encouraged to pay-it-forward. In turn, doing something good for someone else. And so on and so forth. The mathematics is simple.If I’ll do something constructive for 3 people and these 3 people in turn do something for 3 other people (each) – we have already impacted 9 people in total. These 9 people will make a difference in 27 people’s life, which in their turn will touch 81 people’s hearts… See how fast it grows?
There are many ways to touch people’s heart. An action, a hug, a word, a smile. You can either ‘think locally, and act globally’ or ‘think globally and act locally’ in person or online, giving time or giving money. If you need inspiration and that extra push to help you research and commit, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I have 1000 ideas for ya!
Go ahead and make someone’s day. See how it makes YOU feel.
