How To Make an Impact in The World

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How To Make an Impact in The World
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There are two types of change that impact the
world inner and outer. Outer change is
large-scale and collective. It results from
public policy, business endeavors, and other
forms of social management. Its the amendment
that grants universal access to healthcare or the
law that mandates the use of seatbelts. Conversel
y, inner change is small-scale and
individual. It usually happens within one
persons psychological world, though it doesnt
always require physical isolation. Today we will
focus on this type of change. But before we do,
we should remember that the inner and outer
spheres are mutually dependent. Individuals are
creations of their environments, as environments
are creations of individuals. A durable change in
an individuals state of mind can catalyze a
large-scale campaign to, say, provide assisted
living to homeless seniors. And a safe home can
help a homeless senior focus on, say, alleviating
her anxiety through meditation, drawing, or
painting. Both are vital for growth and
betterment. And if we wish to make a lasting
positive impact, we should consider both types of
change as two faces of the same coin.
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How To Create Inner Change There are many ways
to induce change within ourselves. Most involve
contemplation and thinking, and perhaps we can
best describe them as affecting our individual
interior and individual exterior. The
individual interior is where thoughts and
emotions reside. The voices that whisper I am
going to raise hell if he doesnt listen to me
and Ok, just let it pass live here. Both
science and philosophy tell us that the best way
to remodel our individual interior is to practice
mindfulness. Being aware of voices like the
former is the first step to stopping them from
causing us detrimental distress. Instead of
imploding when a colleague is 20 minutes late to
a meeting, we can notice our heartbeat quicken,
our body heat, and our thoughts turn hostile.
Noticing detaches us from our nervous reaction
and helps us keep our cool so we dont aggravate
the situation. Keeping our cool can result in a
more productive meeting, leading to better
communication, more efficiency, and more
sales. But if we implode, we step into the
individual exterior, which includes our habits,
words, and personal choices. We can choose to
attack our coworker, or we can be mindful of our
words and try to be understanding (and assertive)
about the reasons behind their delay.
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Another opportunity to spark inner change comes
from what many of us overlook family. When I
argue with my parents, I try to be calm before
expressing my opinions. I try to release my
tension through breathing, listening to calming
music, doodling, or simply noticing the anger and
frustration that ensue within me. When I return
to the conversation, I am usually more
clear-headed, calmer, and succeed at deescalating
the collective tension. The argument turns into a
conversation, and everyone can understand the
others position. The deep understanding that
arises from dialogue allows me and my parents to
strengthen our bond and to thrive together,
whatever the pursuit may be. The Ripple Effects
of Inner Change Learning to deescalate trivial
arguments with leery parents or noticing bitter
voices in our heads may not sound as grandiose as
rallying for a social cause. But their value can
be just as consequential. If we practice
consistently to control our impulsive reactions,
our new, better responses will become habitual.
As people with families and friends, as
professional leaders in large or small companies,
and as individuals involved in our communities,
our habits make a world of difference.
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A CEO who is willing to be wrong can strengthen a
companys sense of trust and foster creativity
and productivity in its members, more so than a
stubborn and inflexible boss. A patient and calm
leader can quickly rally notable support for
crucial social causes. And more harmonious family
dynamics can cultivate thoughtful and driven
citizens. These attributes dont just develop
after 10 minutes of meditation, but they are more
likely to become us if we strive to remodel our
individual interiors and exteriors. The examples
we have talked about are only a few ways to bring
about one type of change. While circumstances
dont always allow, there is often a choice each
of us can make. And we wholeheartedly believe
that small-scale individual change can ripple
through our families and communities, which today
also consist of international digital
groups. Having said this, lets always remember
that inner and outer change are symbiotic. One
isnt required for the other to happen. But as
mindful and sensible changemakers who seek to
make a significant and durable impact on our
local, national, and global communities, we
should always consider both. Listen To
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