Have you ever wanted to change the world? Have you truly wanted to make a difference? I know I have, but the reality of change is difficult. Our ingrained habits and routines affect our daily lives. It’s easy to have dreams and set goals, but to create true change requires more than just writing words and goals on paper. True change requires action.
As we contemplate change, it’s important to have a goal or direction. What does change look like? What will happen to us and others if we institute this change? What are the consequences?
In much of my live, I’ve headed forward in a direction without asking these questions. I’ve had a general idea where I want to go, but not the specifics. That’s where my habits and routines took over. I wanted to go to the land of my dreams, but my daily routines led in a different direction altogether.
What does change look like?
And here is the big truth of life. The direction and consequences of my life are created by my routine. My routine is set by the system that is set in place for me. To truly effect change, you must design a system that will get you where you want to go.
For example, if I want to go to Philadelphia, I must be on a road that leads to that city, in a vehicle that will take me there. I need enough fuel and time to get to my desired destination. If there is a freeway system in place that that will get me there and I follow proper directions, I will arrive at my desired location. If I don’t own a car, that system will not work for me. I may need to find a train or bus system that will provide a workable solution.