A Very Personal Question

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:51 am

Something I just read on FG is making me ask this of you:

What are you doing to make the world a better place?

This is not the time to be modest. Do you actively do something to make the world better, whether on a large or small scale? Or do you simply skate through life, just trying to get through it?

What are you doing to make the world a better place?

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:12 am

RedGlitter;979564 wrote: Something I just read on FG is making me ask this of you:

What are you doing to make the world a better place?

This is not the time to be modest. Do you actively do something to make the world better, whether on a large or small scale? Or do you simply skate through life, just trying to get through it?

What are you doing to make the world a better place?

I have never thought it my responsibility to even attempt to make the world a better place. That job is just too huge and better left to the gods or god.

On a more realistic level and something within my power, I try not to be a burden to my fellow man or the society in which I live. I try to be a contributing member of society by paying taxes, voting and respecting the environment in which I live.

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:18 am

Lon;979616 wrote: I have never thought it my responsibility to even attempt to make the world a better place. That job is just too huge and better left to the gods or god.

On a more realistic level and something within my power, I try not to be a burden to my fellow man or the society in which I live. I try to be a contributing member of society by paying taxes, voting and respecting the environment in which I live.

that's pretty much how I feel about it. :-6

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:57 am

Yea i have just basically stuck to small things. I have done voluntary work etc. helped out with charites. But i basically try to be a decent person:D

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:16 am

RedGlitter;979564 wrote: Something I just read on FG is making me ask this of you:

What are you doing to make the world a better place?

This is not the time to be modest. Do you actively do something to make the world better, whether on a large or small scale? Or do you simply skate through life, just trying to get through it?

What are you doing to make the world a better place?

-I recycle everything possible

-Use our green bin for perishables etc.

-pick up others littering

-keep our lawn cuttings on the grass

-never use pestisides

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:19 am

I do try in a personal sense in that I try and make time for people, cheer them up if they need it and make them laugh! That's everyone from my family to the kids at school. Other than that, I guess I recycle stuff...

SlipStream · Post by **SlipStream** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:25 am

not hurting my follow human beings:-6

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:30 am

Yes i think i do but i'd rather not advertize it here or anywhere else. I dont feel the need for clapping hands ect, its my own private way of doing things.

Victoria · Post by **Victoria** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:46 pm

define better... I try to be a decent human being.

We cannot all do great things

but we can all do small things

with great love.

Mother Theresa

scholle-kid · Post by **scholle-kid** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 3:54 pm

We recycle scrap metal , we don't do it to 'make the world better ' we do it because when you take in a semi load of prepared scrap metal you can pay bills and eat for a month , but I do have to say alot of the places around this part of the country looks better without great grand pa's fisrt 1920 model junker decorating the milk cow pasture

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:57 pm

if, if everyone could be decent to each other, it would make the world better.

but that's in a perfect world.

southern yankee · Post by **southern yankee** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:10 pm

kindness. that is all i can say. Giving a stranger a smile or kind word. just giving a little extra of yourself. to a friend or a complete stranger. Love and kindness goes a long ways. It may sound cheesy to some of you. But showing just little extra. can go a long ways.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:04 pm

One thing I do and have for many years... I plant trees. All kinds of

trees... and I start trees to give to people to plant because I'm no

longer in a place with enough land to plant any more. I have planted

a mimosa and an incense cedar on this property.

A while back my ex sent me some avocados from a tree I planted

over 30 years ago... pretty darn neat.

When I went to state fair I got a free Ponderosa Pine at the forestry

exhibit, I will get it a good start and then give it to my friends with

land in the Sierras...

BTS · Post by **BTS** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:35 pm

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:45 pm

I worked for 25 years - I made everything I did a positive in my life. I'm SOOOOO retired now - yes I still sub teach to get out of the house. I am really only interested in taking 2 week vacations and family trips every year. I have worked hard since I was 13 and now I intend to enjoy the fruits of my labor.

usernew · Post by **usernew** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:51 am

I give some money to poor and beggar.

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 6:09 am

I let people who disagree with me walk away still alive.:wah:

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:36 am

Interesting question and a difficult one to answer.

I could list the things that I do that I believe has a positive impact on those around me, but do I impact the world?

I guess that the thing to consider is really this:

My greatest contribution will be through the actions of my children. I am only one; they are three.

I guess then the question would also then be: is the combined contribution to the world from myself and my brothers and sisters greater than the individual contribution of my parents? I would like to think that it is.

Therefore it is not just the power of one, it is the power of generations and the values and beliefs passed on that make the world a better place.