What will we accomplish?
First, we’ll
save lives.
Violent crime will be lower.
An untold number of lives will
be influenced.
We will set a
standard and demonstrate a measurable way to create a happier,
healthier, and more peaceful community.
The ripples of
this work will be felt both locally and worldwide as new
solutions to age-old conflicts are discovered.
Some will lead;
others will follow. Yes, as Bob Dylan once said, “the times they
are a changing.” We are on our way toward eliminating the word
“problem,” and substituting for it the word “opportunity.”
Personal
Experience?
Now, let’s examine the personal experience. Imagine you are part
of a community that significantly lowers or even eliminates
crime for the day. Sure the World will notice, and there will be
headlines; but, how will you feel? Here’s what some have said:
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I made a
difference. L.R.
Something I did helped change the World. R.S.
I will feel safe, trusting and open, and oh so grateful.
L.M.
I will feel relief and be glad that we have found the
answer to all problems. M.B.
I will feel hopeful for more of the same to follow. One
day could be a week in a few years. R.F.
I will feel elated and moved to tears. The light of
intelligence will shine. V.R.
If we can achieve this for one day, why can’t we do this
everyday? Why can’t we do this Worldwide? H.S. |
Thank you every one and special
thanks to H.S. We can.
While Margaret Mead did not say
this in response to our question she might have: “Never doubt
that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change
the World; indeed it is the only thing that ever has.”
Broader Experience?
Okay, that was
the personal experience. Now, let’s take a broader view. What
might those feel that did not participate in
“Hello, From My Heart” Day? Why
didn’t they?
One publisher
was quoted as saying “it sounds a little wacky.”
Well, that’s
okay. Many once thought the World was flat. Perhaps, some still
do. Why people do or do not participate is always a matter of
choice. And one’s choice always deserves to be honored.
In other words, if we are to greet someone with a smile and a
“Hello, From My Heart” and they
do not respond, it’s okay.
We did our job
and the benefit was felt. If we are to go into judgment, we will
defeat or diminish our purpose. As some say; “the joy is in the
giving.”
Finally,
what will we accomplish?
We can and we will
create a happier,
healthier, and
more peaceful
community. And our community is the World...
