Sunday, September 18, 2011
Going Gandhi
One of my favorite Gandhi quotes asks us to "be the change [we] want to see in the world." For me, this means that in order to change the world, I first need to change myself. Gandhi's search for truth lasted a lifetime and it constantly pushed him to try and experience new things, in essence to experiment with life. Over the course of the next few months I will attempt to take a more Gandhian approach to how I live. It is my hope that my experiments with how I live will bring me to a deeper understanding of what I truly value, and in the end transform my life. The posts on this blog will document my experiments as I attempt to "Go Gandhi."
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I look forward to sharing in this journey toward greater self-understanding. Thank you for your hard work and your commitment to life-long learning.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to what the semester brings
ReplyDeletegood job scott your awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree that the quote means that if we want to change the world to how we want it to be, then we have to first change ourselves. But, I would like to add to it that if you want to change the wold, you can't do it alone and you should encourage others to do it also. For behind every great man is his followers and friends.
ReplyDeleteDavis, I agree you can't change the world alone; however, I believe that change begins within the individual. Gandhi understood that before he could ask others to change; he first had to change himself. It reflects the maxim: "Practice what you preach." In this way, your actions serve as the catalyst, encouraging others to also "be the change."
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great quote! Many people want to see change in the world and in the people that surround them and their lives. Even I do. However, when I look at the things and people that I want to change, I see the similarities in myself.
ReplyDeleteFor example, my mother "vegs" out to the television in her free time, has bad smoking habits, and doesn't do enough things that she likes to enjoy life. I really harp on her for wasting her time and for her unhealthy habits. I keep telling her " at your age you should be out exercising and drinking more water," and to quit smoking. But, it's rather hypocritical of me, because I waste plenty of my useful time just being lazy and procrastinating, not enjoying life. I also am not a big health "freak"; never drink water, drink too much soda, and don't take the vitamins I am supposed to.
Maybe if I did those things ( that she is always telling me to do) she'd realize the things she should change, too.
My point is that many people, not just myself, are hypocritical when it comes to change. I feel this quote relates to what I am saying because if people looked at the things that they want to see change, they'd realize that changing themselves would be the first step to making a difference, seeing the change.
I do agree with these quotes. When I look at this quote I believe it means…Be what u would want to see in the world.; for example, If you want to see more nice people then first change your attitude, then maybe it well have an effect on everyone else.
ReplyDeleteBut I still wonder if we change things. Some wish to change society, while other wants to resolve a specific problem like homelessness, education or environmental issues. But I still question if we can change the world. I do think if we all take a step for change, good things will happen. For example, if I start riding my bike to work, rather than my car. I’m making a change to help the environment. It only takes one person at a time to change something. It’s just doing it is the hard part.
i'm glad that ur making a change, and thats what makes you a wonderfull person, just little by little and i see good things that will come your way.
:)
Paige