World of Change: Impact of The Individual
by This article covers how we can change the world or our own surroundings through self awareness and actions. Three separate terms are used to reference how we can initiate change and how they relate to each other. The impact an individual has on their ability to change things as well as additional resources are included.
As I begin this article, I would like to ask everyone reading it to complete the following statement: “If I could change the world, I would…“ What would you do if you could change the world? What would you make better about it? Does your response involve a personal, cultural or ethical value? Take a moment to write down your response to the question and refer to it occasionally as you read this article. Knowing how you can have a direct impact on others can bring about a change that could affect them in a dramatic way. In the same regard, knowing how you can directly impact another’s life can set the groundwork for a chain reaction to change the world as you see it.
Three Terms: Each related to one another and working in harmony
1. Action and Reaction
When we think of the term action and reaction as it applies to physics, we think of Sir Isaac Newton’s third law. This law states “To every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction: or the forces of two bodies on each other are always equal and are directed in opposite directions.” In physics, for every action that occurs, there is an opposing reaction. However, applying the same law to the mental and emotional aspects of life can change the definition of action and reaction. We would understand that “for every action, there is the potential for an equally positive or, greater supporting, reaction.”
The altered action and reaction theory can become evident throughout our lives. Take a moment to look at how individuals treat you and how willing they are to cooperate with you. Treating somebody with respect and kindness through action can have a reaction of being treated with the same amount of respect or kindness in return. Show an individual that you are capable of remaining calm and are willing to work together in order to achieve a positive and mutually beneficial outcome to a situation, then the other individual involved is more likely to present the same tone and attitude in return. This has the capability of working in the opposing manner also. Disrespecting an individual or constantly degrading them will cause the individual to perform in the same way. Becoming angry, raising your voice and showing a lack of cooperation, will return the same results from others that are involved.
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