If everyone in the world...
...had as many conversations with their mom as possible,
...actually made their bed in the morning,
...took every opportunity to cook a brag-worthy breakfast,
...this world wouldn't be so stressed.
If everyone in the world...
...had a waitress that memorized their order,
...a close group of cousins, nieces, nephews,
...a co-worker that always had their back,
...this world would have more compassion.
If everyone in the world...
...introduced themselves to everyone that sparked their interest,
...spoke their minds kindly, but honestly,
...knew how to plan dates that are actually enjoyable,
...this world would have a lot more confident people. And probably less single people, too.
If everyone in the world...
...could support each other with a 'yay! you tried something and completed something!' attitude,
...valued the process as much as the result,
...understood that not having all the answers is normal,
...this world would have so many more dreams inspired, tried, grasped.
Somehow it's easier to talk about the whole world being more this or more that, than it is for me to make these same changes in myself. I never make my bed, I rush through everything, and my pessimistic inner voice pops up at the first sign of 'failure'. But maybe, 'changing the world', or, even more difficult, 'changing out lives', starts with just getting the simple stuff really right. Being in our communities. Noticing the world around us. Working really hard. Running after stuff we love. Maybe that's a lot to ask of everyone in the world. But, what if I?
Till next Monday, xoxo.
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