How can we create change?

Do you ever just sit back and look at the world around you? If so, you will notice different things, different types of races, genders, colors, cars, houses, political views, etc. I am writing this because change can be hard for some people. Change however is a necessary thing for this world to keep growing. What I love about change is as people we can be whatever or whoever we want to be, we can achieve whatever plans and goals we want, we can wear what we want, and most importantly we can love who we want. I myself am a transgender woman, and for so long people had a hard time adapting to the change they were seeing within me. My pronouns, my name, my appearance, my clothing style, my friends everything about me changed. However it was not a bad change but a change for the good. Sometimes change can be a good or bad thing. So here is how we can change the world that we live in and make change within ourselves!

1. ACCEPTANCE- we have to accept that the world is changing and there is nothing that we can do about it. No matter how much we do not like something we cannot force it to stay one way. Acceptance can be hard however it's doable.

2. ACKNOWLEDGE- we must always acknowledge the things around us. Whether it's the season, the weather, traffic or our health. Acknowledging how change is happening is the best way to cope with change.

3. ADAPTING- As humans we all have a hard time adapting to things we are not comfortable with. So one way we can get to know change is to adapt to it. We know in the world so many things are changing, so how we can better adapt is change some things within ourselves. Broaden our horizons.

4. UNDERSTANDING- So many times people judge things without fully understanding them (myself included). If we can learn to better understand that change is going to happen and change is a good thing for the world no matter the outcome we can help make the world a better place. There is a saying "Never judge a book by it's cover" I absolutely believe in that. Before we make a assumption about someone or something we should try to put ourselves in that situation. Often times I find researching things that I do not know helps me better understand them.

5. LOVE- We all go through struggles and hard times in our lives. You may never know what someone else may be going through. Most times just a simple act of love and kindness is all someone needs. The world is full of hate and greed. If we can all come together and love the world would change for the better.

6. ACTION- This is my last but not least one. Action is so important about change, don't just say you are going to do something actually do it! Did you know so many people start things or have an idea for change but never put in action to accomplish them. When we put in action other people start noticing and may want to do the same thing you are doing.

I love change! I thought I would write this to express some of the ideas that I have for change. Just remember no matter what your race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, political views etc. you are making change and inspiring someone to do the same thing. I hope this article inspired someone to want change for the world, their community, or themselves!

"Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Ghandi