Changing the World

At work today an interesting conversation arose between my coworkers and I.  It all started with the comment about how the young people of the world today are taking too much on their shoulders by wanting to change the world.  I for one do not believe I would be considered among the young people of the world and yet I do believe it is possible to change the world.  I hope never to lose this vision or feeling.  Does it mean that I can alter the world globally?  Does that even matter?  Did Jesus or Buddha set out to change the global face of the world?  How about King Henry VIII, or Bill Gates?  I for one do not believe so.  I think they took it one step at a time, unaware of the overall ramifications of their actions.  So, can I change the world?  I believe I can change my own inner world.  I can change the way I create my responses to people, circumstances and my thoughts and feelings.  I am a far more powerful creator than I was ever led to believe.  The fact that each and every part of creation exists changes the world.  I change the world with a genuine thank you.  I change the world when I look into the eyes of someone and tell them just how important they are to me.  I change the world when I forgive myself.  I change the world when I decide to live authentically and honestly.  My world has been changed by those who have created examples out of their actions that give my inspiration, hope and empowerment.  I have been accused of being an idealist and naive.  Maybe I am, maybe I am not.  It doesn't really matter.  What matters to me is that I believe I have the ability to change my world and my interaction with those that share this world with me.  For me, that is enough.