The power to change the world is within each of us - We've heard that a thousand times, but why does it feel like we need to be the next Ghandi, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther or Mother Teresa to do it? We imagine that world-changing generally occurs through remarkable acts of violence, remarkable acts of peace or remarkable acts of sacrifice. Each of these has certainly been the catalyst for world change, and will continue to be, for better or worse. Each of these will continue to have its place, but these are generally reserved for the few.
What is it then that each of us can do to enact change on a global scale? What can we as average individuals (assuming you're like me) actually do? We can vote for it - but not the kind of voting that comes at the ballot box. We can vote in the greatest democratic system of all, a system where you always get what you vote for... Capitalism. Voting within the capitalistic system is as easy as swiping a card, handing over money or even bartering for what you want. Of course capitalism has its flaws, but it is a system we can work with to vote for the change we want. We can use our purchasing power to vote for green technology, fair trade and responsible corporate governance.
Charities, innovations and the higher aspirations of good people all over the world are making change accessible to the rest of us. There is so much good already happening in the world; most of it is just sitting there ready to be accessed. We'd like to bring it to you forgoodnesssakes.
