Quote Of The Week

The power of words to effect change is a great tool to improve the quality of our lives when used wisely. How do you see the state or quality of life within your immediate family, your neighbourhood, community or city, your state, our nation? Do we see ourselves as islands or do we believe we all are interconnected to a lesser or greater degree?

Do we ever pause to ponder such questions amid the hustle and bustle and daily demands of family and work? Sadly, it is likely that most of us are so hurried and busy living that we do not pause to give a fleeting thought to the times of our lives, let along use the power of words to effect change. Instead, we often go along to get along.

Whether it is the state of the economy, the quality of education available, unknown gun men where we work, worship, or venues where we gather with friends and family – they are all issues that can be addressed using the power of words in meaningful dialogue.

We must take time to read, listen, think, analyse and come together to act upon these issues and events, examining the potentially lasting impact on our lives, the lives of our children, our grandchildren, and their children. It all can be achieved with the power of words. The power of words to effect change.

We have all heard the sayings, “If you don’t know where you have been, how can you know where you are going?”  We must look at today’s events, from yesterday’s and tomorrow’s perspective, and the more we observe, the more we will realize that broad and sweeping changes and conditions develop over time. Many are unnoticed until it is too late because we are not engaged.