Be The Change You Wanna See

I started this campaign for myself, not for anyone else, but for me.  In this campaign I have challenged myself to stop the hateful comments in my life.  It's not the easiest thing to do, especially it is one of my defense mechanisms, but definitely well-worth it.

Last night I was talking to one of my very good friend's 'ilai.  He is like a brother to me.  I don't remember how we got on the subject of my campaign, but it gave me the chance to challenge him.

"Try for a day to not say anything mean, rude, or negative.  It will open your eyes to how you treat other people and  view the world.  Also, watch for the hurtful, hateful, and awful words of others.  That will open your eyes more to how negative our world has become."

He told me that he would take that challenge for today and report back to me on how it went. :)


In one of my classes today we were having a discussions and through that discussion I was given the opportunity to explain my campaign to the whole class.  By the end of my explanation I had about twenty two additional people ready to take my challenge.

"I hear it all the time, people tearing each other down, its ridiculous!" JT

I started Have a Heart - Stop the Hate to be the changed I wanted to see in the world today.  I may not do much, may not touch many, but I will do my best in changing the lives of the people that come into contact with me.

This is me officially accepting this challenge to Have a Heart and Stop the Hate.

Have a Heart -- Stop the Hate

Stop, Listen, and Learn

I am sick of all the hate that is surrounding the world.  I don't like the nasty comments that are everywhere and are aimed at everyone.  It's awful...

I just want everyone to just stop and take some time to themselves.

Go somewhere quiet, like nature, and just sit there in the still silence of the world.

It is a beautiful thing to hear the birds chirp as they fly over head.  The animals running around on the ground.  The insects around you.  The world isn't a perfect place alone, but in all things there is beauty.  In all things there is a purpose.  In all things there is a perfect piece that makes the world the most amazing place to be.

In all people there is a beauty that is untouchable, but is hidden because of the fear of it being destroyed by the hate.

How does bringing a confident person down help you?

You aren't anymore confident than you were before.

Honestly, it really makes you worse because you hurt someone

for a selfish reason...

Come on people... why tear people down? I honestly don't understand it....

Have a Heart -- Stop the Hate