It's too late to be a pessimist

Today the conversation topic came up about the fact that the present environmental, social and political problems are so great and endless that it discourages people to do something about it. It’s really does seem so, that once you solve one global problem, another one arises. To which you have to add the difficulties that arise due to the multinationals and the governments, which in eyes of many are mainly interested in money and power, not in the wellbeing of all.

I must admit, it is discouraging sometimes, trying to make a better world. There are so many obstacles. Many people prefer remaining passive, others don’t even make an effort to listen to your cause, and the ones with power will crush you if you cross the line of their “laws”.

But I cannot remain sitting passively and hoping someone else will “save the world”. I can’t. Because I don’t think I would be able to die in peace one day, knowing I have not done my very best to make life better for all living beings around me. That’s how I am. And I do hope that others share this feeling, this passion for a better world, for all (not just the ones with power and money).

The truth is, if you just sit still and don’t put your effort in making a better world, many around you will copy this passive attitude. You cannot believe the illusion of “someone else/the government will fix this”. No. The change comes from each and every human. It comes from you. And if you are inspired and passionate enough, you can and will awaken the awareness of others, and that’s when your family, your community, your country will awaken and participate in change.

No one has ever managed to change something with passivity, ignorance or fear. And to be honest; we cannot afford to remain passive and let things get further out of control. Think of the next generations: Do you want to be remembered as someone who did nothing, or someone who did something good? Do you want to leave behind the beautiful legacy of our planet, or do you want the next generations to suffer and eventually perish?

To you is the choice. Don’t hide no longer behind the false safety of “someone else will do the hard work of changing the world”. You, dear human being, have the chance to choose what is right. Not just for you, but for all.

As a last note, I will add; it’s too late to be a pessimist. Because exactly that it what will paralyze you into passivity. Be passionate, and never stop trying your very best.

Thank you