Even the most sedate of us feels passionate about something. While not everyone will have the opportunity to be as prolific in our efforts as Elizabeth Fry or Henrietta Ward, each of us has the power to make a difference in the world. Today, I invite you to be a pioneer. If we’re going to create our own Belle Époque, we need to actively pursue it. If you’re frustrated by the pervasive lack of manners in the world today, try being a little extra polite. If you’re bothered by the ugliness around you, do something small to make your surroundings more beautiful. If the well-being of our fellow humans concerns you, take a few minutes to do something to make someone else feel better. Bring a gift of flowers to a local nursing home. Offer a donation of pet food to a nearby animal shelter. Hang a poster in the your cubicle or office. We all have gifts. Share yours today to try to make the world a little nicer. Everyone can be a pioneer every day in even the smallest of ways.
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