Question

what is the meaning of “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”

Answer 1

Not consciously, anyway.  We are all changing in spite of ourselves.  But are we becoming the people with whom we wish to populate the world?  Do we have no degressions?  Do we have no biases?  Are we above pre-judging or making assumptions about strangers?  If we are to take on any task during our time here on earth, let it be these most daunting ones – the task of self-reflection and responsibility.  It is far easier to look out a window than to look in a mirror.  So, the next time you look out the window and don’t like what you see, turn and face your own image.  Do you like what you see?  Do you know you are an unfinished sculpture, a work in progress?  Do you see any imperfections that can be smoothed?

Is there anyone in your past, in your present who can now be forgiven?  If not in person, can you quietly offer forgiveness and actually thank them for helping to shape and strengthen you by placing hurdles to surmount?

It’s all good this crazy patchwork fabric we find ourselves woven into.  Every stitch had a higher purpose of good in your life regardless of the pain felt.  Own this beautiful tapestry that is you.  Recognize it as something that can both comfort and shield you.  Come to terms with the worn parts, the tattered edges.  They can be mended and made stronger with every painful stitch.  Then show your true colors to the world to say, “Look at this work of art!  You can do it, too!  I will help you.  I have learned how to sew what I have reaped…at it’s all good.”