Volunteering & Leadership: Can We Make A Change?

     Am I the only one who is tired of hearing all this negative news? I feel it's about time to start changing it. Yes, I agree that the news usually will only tell negative news because it's how they get people to watch, but say we didn't do this to get on the news.. Yes, doing something good without any publicity. No matter who you are, you can make a little change in someones life. Maybe just a quick 'hey how are ya?' message or maybe a visit, whatever it may be, whatever it may take, just do it. This can be done without having to be publicly recognized for it. Although, I know that it can't happen like that in a world full of technology. So, if you decide to do something good for someone else do it! Afterwards if you feel the want or the need, post a picture of you or your group on social media, adding #SpreadThePositive.
     I know I talked about this last time I posted but it truly is something I care about. Getting out in your community and doing something can make a much larger impact then you could imagine. For instance; I am a volunteer firefighter, as of Tuesday (Sept 8th, 2015) I've been in the fire service for 1 year.  Over that year I've respond to a decent amount of calls, and to this day I don't realize what difference I may have actually made, but I know from others who send cards or small little thank you gifts, that has a crew, our teamwork and service really impacted someones life. Sure, that's a little big, and I realize not everyone has the ability to be a firefighter. However, there is endless things you could do to Spread The Positive, it could be as easy as volunteer at a soup kitchen, volunteering at the VA, or donating food to a shelter. As our parents taught us (or may not of) all those little things add up into bigger things. Each little bit of volunteering that you put in, is just adding up to a large impact in the end. Around you are so many opportunity's, take advantage of what is available to you. Remember that no matter what you do, it is making a difference for someone else.
    This leads us into one last thing; leadership. This is your opportunity to show what kind of leader you can be. Get out and do something, our world right now (whether you want to believe it or not) could use more positive leadership. Give this a chance! Don't turn it down! Take some time to Spread The Positive!

#SpreadThePositive Challenge

     The world is slowly becoming worse. People fighting over rights, people fighting over a flag, kids bullying each other, adults bullying each other, etc. Instead of joining in, why not try something a little different? We all have a voice, but the problem is; we aren't using it. As a individual we can voice out positive and encouraging messages, but unfortunately not many people are taking this chance. 'One person can't change the word' well I believe one person can. If one person in politics can start a wave of voice, why can't an average individual? With more positive and encouraging motivation/messages, we could slowly bring back a better world. I'm well aware the world will never be 100% better but we could always try to make it at least 50%.
    That is my challenge to you! Take some time from your life and HELP! There is so many opportunity's around you to help out someone else. Volunteer; whether it's something as big as firefighting, spending time with patients at a hospital, dishing soup at a soup kitchen, donating goods to charity, etc. Maybe it's something as simple as taking time to message someone you see having a hard time, whether you are close to this person or not, sending a message can save a life. Even just easily hanging out with this person, doesn't matter if you go to a park or go the an amusement park, just knowing someone is there for them is enough for them. The opportunity's are honestly endless. Life is too short to sit back and spread negativity, so how about be more encouraging. One person is all it takes to start a movement!
    I'm well aware you hear these things everyday, but it seems like the only way people will do something anymore is if it has a hashtag and challenge written with it. So why don't we start the #SpreadThePositive challenge?
    We have a world that needs a change, so why can't we be the ones to start a change? Give it a try, don't just brush it off. You may have all the time in the world, but someone else might not.