I read this. I have some thoughts, but mostly this one:
A long time ago, in a universe far away, I wanted to CHANGE THE WORLD, but I came to realize that I could only change people I could touch (and I mean that in a very physical sense). I try to do my work on a micro level -- one person at a time. Is it enough? Not nearly. But when change does happen, I can *see* it and that is very satisfying.
Also, as
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I read this. I have some thoughts, but mostly this one:
A long time ago, in a universe far away, I wanted to CHANGE THE WORLD, but I came to realize that I could only change people I could touch (and I mean that in a very physical sense). I try to do my work on a micro level -- one person at a time. Is it enough? Not nearly. But when change does happen, I can *see* it and that is very satisfying.
Also, as <username="jillbertini"> says, slowbloom is the way to go. I'm aiming to be Grandma Moses. If I hit my stride before 80, that's awesome. There is no pressure on me to try to get where ever it is I'm going faster.
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Date: 2014-04-12 09:56 pm (UTC)A long time ago, in a universe far away, I wanted to CHANGE THE WORLD, but I came to realize that I could only change people I could touch (and I mean that in a very physical sense). I try to do my work on a micro level -- one person at a time. Is it enough? Not nearly. But when change does happen, I can *see* it and that is very satisfying.
Also, as
A long time ago, in a universe far away, I wanted to CHANGE THE WORLD, but I came to realize that I could only change people I could touch (and I mean that in a very physical sense). I try to do my work on a micro level -- one person at a time. Is it enough? Not nearly. But when change does happen, I can *see* it and that is very satisfying.
Also, as <username="jillbertini"> says, slowbloom is the way to go. I'm aiming to be Grandma Moses. If I hit my stride before 80, that's awesome. There is no pressure on me to try to get where ever it is I'm going faster.