“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead
When you look at the state of the world today, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Climate change, social injustice, political turmoil — these problems seem so massive, it’s hard to believe that anything we do as individuals could make a difference. But then, there’s this quote from Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.”. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” It’s a nice thought to entertain, but just a little hard to believe, isn’t it? Do a few people really have the power or ability to make dents in such heavyweight issues?
Let’s try breaking it down and see why this idea is not only true but more relevant today than ever.
The Problem: Feeling Powerless in a Big World
Most of us have felt at one point or another that we were powerless. Perhaps you watched some news report that made your blood boil, or you faced an injustice yourself, and just wanted to exclaim, “What can I do to fix that?” It is a very common reaction. Often, the problems which stare at us are so massive that they can make any single effort to appear like a drop in the ocean.
