Recently large corporations have been making large decisions
in our world. This is not ideal for the
vast majority of those who call our planet “Home”. Based on profit margins, most of these paths
chosen and taken have undermined social equality, brought fear to our people
and have sordidly unbalanced the ecosystem.
How do we, as a small, insignificant individual, dare go up against a
daunting corporate giant? The answer is to
Strengthen Your Community.
People are social creatures.
We thrive in solid family units, form alliances with our friends and
neighbors and co-create our community. But, a community is made up of more than just
the people you live nearby. Your
community is a personal assortment of overlapping circles of influence. These are the people you see face to face,
such as folks with whom you attend worship services, your child’s schoolmates
and their families, your clients and colleagues, etc. It also includes virtual contacts such as
your Facebook friends, Twitter followers, and email groups. What
does being in constant, current communications with your circle give to you?
It gives you power.
Being actively involved in your community allows you to more
fully define what is your focus and intention. By communicating your goals to
others, you can establish a platform from which others may join you on your
endeavors to change the world. You have
a large circle of community members that, when set to a unified purpose, can
really make a difference.
A poignant example of community making a huge difference is
seen daily in Asheville, NC. Locals and
tourists alike come downtown to choose from the eclectic array of shops and
restaurants provided by locally owned entrepreneurs. Not only will you receive more spicy variety
in your life by shopping locally made goods and tasting one-of-a-kind treats,
you will also be part of empowering someone’s personal dream. By breaking out of the box stores and
unleashing yourself from chain-owned mundanely, you can embrace more unique
experiences powered by local creative people.
