I believe in the power of change. I believe that people have the power in them to not only change their lives but also the world around them, if they try hard enough and make the right decisions. The reason why so many people find this hard to believe is because they see the world as a big scary place where it makes more sense to sit back and not take any chances than to try something new and bold that could really change the world for the better.
Despite the fact that not many people are willing to go out of their way to change the world, the world is always changing. There are people that are making it a better place to live each and every day. For example, modern medicine allows people to survive what used to be thought of as life-ending injuries and illnesses. Through the use of better technology in communications such as cell phones and the internet, a vast array of information is always available at one’s fingertips. Steps are being taken to ensure that we are creating a cleaner, more hospitable environment for generations to come through advances in alternative energy sources as well.
However, in a world where access to such powerful technology is so readily available, there are people that wish to use it to harm others. Terrorists and online predators, for example, take the advances made by people trying to make the world a better place and use them for their own selfish desires instead. They are changing the world too, but in a way that makes the world more dangerous, intimidating, and divisive.
To overcome this, people must focus on making efforts to not always help themselves and their own agendas, but make sure that what they’re doing can also benefit others. Everyone can change the world they live in, and most want it to be a cleaner, more accepting place to live. If people truly want this, though, they must be willing to give up a life of normalcy and security to reach out and make sure others have the opportunities that they have to live better lives. Change is inevitable; but if people learn to use their talents and opportunities for the good of those around them and across the world, good can prevail over evil and the world can be a safe, clean, happy place to live in.
7 comments:
I agree with you, I think if people did things not only for themselves, but for others then this world would be a better place. The only suggestion I have is to make your sentences a little shorter and to the point in the first paragraph. The second sentence is alittle bit of a run-on, so if you shorter that, it will be even better.
I agree with you; the world is always changing, and the only variable is if it is a good or bad change.
In your essay, I would love to read in more depth about your ideas for "good" change, and what you might do as an individual to effect it.
i agree with what you've said. you have to take chances to be sucessful in life. If you just sit back and take what's given to you, you do not grow.
Joel, I agree with everything you said in your post. The world is always changing abe some people refuse to change with it. I think that in order to improve your post, you should try to use a few other examples that people can relate to, rather than being so general.
The only constant is change and you make this a good point in your essay. I think if you added more of positive change but you do a good job of creating an uplifting ending.
I totally agree with you and I think that it is ture that if everyone did all the nice things that they do for themselves for or to everyone else then this world would be a much better and happy place. The only thing that I would do is state more of what you are trying to say in the first paragraph so it draws in the reader, but good job!
Joel, it is very refreshing to see someone else with this attitude. Too often, I hear people complaining about situations that they are unhappy with (job, relationship, etc.), yet never do anything to change their circumstances. My only suggestion would be to reflect upon a certain instance where you personally embodied this belief. When did the ability to accept change become such an important part of your life?
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