Friday, July 20, 2007

Don't Wait For The World To Change

I recently discovered this song by John Mayer called Waiting for the World to Change and I just really like it. Though I suspect it was written to challenge the current political climate, I gravitated towards the title of the song because it speaks to something very different for me.

How many of us wake up in the morning and look at the day ahead not as what we get to do but what we have to do? What about how we look at the relationships we have which aren't quite going right but could if only the other person would change? How do we look at our careers and think if only the economy would change I could have confidence to start that business or apply for that new position? Or that lottery ticket and how much it would change my life if only they would call my number.

Are you waiting for the world to change so that your life can miraculously be better?

Just one question....How's that working for you?

I suspect you, like me, aren't seeing exactly the results that you had hoped for. But there is good news. You are in control. You have the ability to make the changes in your life and ultimately in your world that you want and need. You. No one else. You.

Don't wait for the world to change to meet your expectations, match your desires or bring the opportunities you seek. Take a small step today to make the kind of change you want to see in your world. Take a bigger step tomorrow. Take an even bigger step the day after tomorrow.

Before you know it the changes you want and need will be happening and ultimately the life, the career, the relationships, the rewards will be there bringing more Ripples to you can you could possibly imagine.

Stop waiting and start doing. No more excuses. No more waiting on the world to change.

Enjoy the video and as always.......

Ripple On!!!


5 comments:

Anonymous said...

What? Are you trying to tell me you don't remember the immortal Sanjaya ersion of this song from American Idol?

Intention means nothing unless it is followed by action. What you're saying is right on the money.

(you're beginning to sound like me...or do I sound like you...who am I really...OK, I'm confused)

LetUsGoMAD said...

Hi,

What you are saying ehymes well with my ideas of time to make a difference. Please visit my site www.letusgomad.com

and my blog Let Us Go Make A Difference.

May be we can come up with ideas together.

Cheers,

Anonymous said...

I love this song, and your interpretation of its meaning. As always, your words inspire me.

Steve Harper said...

Hey Carlon.....no one could sound like you. You are the man!

Letusgomad...thanks for the comment...I will certainly check out the BLOG.

Terri....you are the best. Thanks as as always for making me smile with your comments!

Ripple On My Friends!

Anonymous said...

Steve,

Thank you for those inspiring words of wisdom from Albuquerque. I starting reading some of your comments and you just "get it".

Thanks for making my day!