Did you change the world today?

What notable things happened today?

I had no idea “what notable things happened today?” was the prompt. I asked someone ‘did you change the world today?’ What would I say if someone asked me that question?

“Did I change the world today?” First, I would laugh and say “no”! I am not a high powered mover or shaker. But the more I think about this question; the more it dawns on me, big things change the world – yes. Electric cars, sustainable energy, wars, drugs, change can be bad as well.

What about the little things? Smiling at a stranger that’s having a really bad day. Saying hello. Doing your job to the best of your ability. According to an article by Lendingtree, 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Not doing my job correctly has the potential to throw someone’s life into a tail spin. I didn’t put this person in the position they are in. Can you imagine if something you are banking on didn’t happen when it was supposed to? It’s not a good feeling.

There is an episode of the original Star Trek where the Enterprise brings a fighter pilot on board. Spock says that “this man does nothing extraordinary with his life.” Imagine the deflated feeling. But upon farther study, this man has a son and his grandson does amazing things.

To make a long story short; we all have the power to change the world. We may never know it. Can’t gloat about it. Or will never have a bank account to prove it.