Saving the World

Saving the world

When I was little, I wanted to be Superman. I guess what I really wanted was to save the world from destruction. Now, as I reach what many call the golden age, I still want to save the world. And I have to tell you that I have found an easy way to do it.

            It starts where you are, with a simple look at what surrounds you, your home, your husband or wife, your children if you have any, your other relatives, your neighbors, co-workers, classmates, etc. and from deep in your mind and heart, you say to them: “I love you, and I am happy for you, for your life and right now I am sending you all the good that a human being can send another.”

            Now, I would start there because I think it’s easier to look outside of ourselves. But then, sit quietly and look at yourself. You have come so far, and you have done so well! You are amazing and you should be loving yourself tremendously. There is no one in the Universe that has your characteristics and that means that your purpose and mission is unique. You may not have seen all of this until now, but you cannot deny that it is true. How about all your mistakes and wrong turns? Oh well, you had to learn somehow, right? All lessons that served a purpose, yet now they are in the past.

            And here comes the action related to saving the world. You are still sitting, looking out and in. Then you decide that from this moment on you are going to be compassionate, kind, truthful, patient, happy, forgiving, helpful, hardworking, joyful, funny, servicing, a good listener, and faithful actor of the best you that you can be. You do this to yourself and to others, and as you do you teach by example, never forcing others to follow you, being so contagious that your actions and attitude leave an undying legacy and a brew of world savers.

            And before you realize it, you are flying high, with or without cape, among millions of other human beings that with you, are saving the world from destruction.