Working hard to hone and develop inner character rewards one with a deep appreciation of life’s beauty.
But character strength must translate into practical living.
It’s all well and good to spend time honing one’s ability to think, to create and to be a person of sound morals and ethics, knowledge and courage.
But such an inner fortress must bear fruits in the real world. And so the ideal of self-development aims at a purpose, a goal, a translation of that inner beauty into a practical walk and a living light in this messed up old world.
How do we achieve our dreams? How do we live a practical life that reflects those inner qualities we work hard to cultivate and nurture? How do we contribute to the lives of others?
In a world that is terribly corrupt, where so many people seem bent on evil, where war, mass hunger and disaster stalk billions of ordinary helpless people, how do we make a transforming difference?
We have to first of all believe that one person could make a significant difference.
Throughout history, we see one person shaping the times. History is a biography of outstanding individuals. In this new century, this age of meritocracy, the individual stands powerfully able to make a difference in the world.
All that’s stopping any person from stepping out with a big dream to transform his or her community is this self-belief. “I can, and should, make a good difference”, must be our constant mantra.
In this country, where so much has fallen apart, we have the greatest gift in this ability of the individual to step up and be strong and make a difference for good.
Many people do harbour thoughts and wish to contribute good to their fellow human beings. It seems ingrained in our DNA that we desire to do good.
But, how?
The world seems such a hard place to get things done. How do we translate our good intentions into practical results?
After building a lifestyle of reading and writing, after being dedicated to comprehending the world and
