Gandhi said that.
I totally believe that. Its not enough to complain about something or say that you want to see something change.
Change is not a slogan.
Webster says "change" means:
to make different in some particular, to make radically different, to give a different position, course, or direction to, to replace with another, to make a shift from one to another
Here is a perfect example. In case you didn't hear about it, I recently felt compelled to send Military Spouse Magazine a letter. There had been a tugging in my heart for months that a lot of spouses out there are not getting the support they need from this magazine, which was once a favorite of mine. The March issue put me over the edge. I sent the letter, posted to my blog, and begged them for change.
Now I'll get hypothetical with you. Let's say that in addition to the letter I also sent them an article pitch because I see a need for more information on a certain subject. Let's say I receive an email back very quickly saying they love the idea and want to know how soon I can write the article. I wanted something to change, back to something of substance.
I now get to write some substance.
And in a few weeks I should be able to give you more details on this "cryptic" post :)
In the meantime just know that if you want to see change in something, be willing to do it. Change isn't something you sit back and vote for, its something you make every effort yourself to bring about.
I must also add this closing note: Military Spouse did give me an immediate "stock" reply at first. I thought they weren't listening so I emailed back and went in depth with a few suggestions. It turns out that they don't get a lot of readers who send in these "requests for change" that actually want to discuss this with them. They have welcomed all my suggestions and I even got a reply email from the co-founder at 11 pm last night. If anyone else has seen this need and feels like something is lacking, speak up! Just maybe good is going to come from this after all.
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That is so theoretically exciting! Can't wait to see how this goes :)
Wow, that is so exciting!!! I got shivers when I read it. :) Can't wait to hear more details soon!
You go girl. :)
Im glad good has come of all this!!! I totally agree about being the change you wish to see.... great quote :)
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You know, I really do admire you, Twin. :) I need to be more like you. I used to be, but I've somehow lost that...
I cant wait to hear more! And yay!
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How freaking exciting!!!!!!!
that is so awesome. i'm so proud of you and for saying what many have probably wanted to say for a long time!
That's great! Change has to start somewhere. I never got into Military Spouse magazine because as a Guard spouse, I could never relate to the content.
Well done! That is exciting. It will be neat to watch in the next few weeks where all of this goes for you. Teaches all of us that if you think something needs to change, that YOU need to go do it!
Hey, I left you an award on my blog. :)
Congradulations! You're an inspiration to me. Way to stand up for what you believe:)
That's awesome, congrats!!! I look forward to reading it!!
I left you an award on my blog! :)
I just wanted to let you know that you have an award waiting for you over at my blog!!
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I left you an award on my blog :)
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Ahhh good luck I can't wait to seew hat the subject is!
Awesomeness. Is it just me, or does this seem like a future career prospect...having articles published in not just military spouse but other magazines as well!! I look forward to reading it, and I'm not even a military spouse! GLuck - Teri.
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