Talk with my child - about contributing to society

I often ask myself the question, what would I say to my 2 year old boy about a particular subject or topic. I am asking myself this more and more as he grows and I see him as his own person with his story ahead of him. 

I also do this because I can’t trick myself into giving me the answer I want to hear. It gives me the perspective of giving an answer only based on love and doing the right thing for him.

Why contributing to society is important, I would say this to him:

• You cannot go through life alone, we all need other people to live and grow, be the person that recognises and nurtures a better community.

• If you want anything to improve in your personal life, then you need to be prepared to put in the work and society is no different. However don’t look at this as a way to heal yourself, that should happen first and do this from a place of giving.

• Seeing how other parts of society functions can be enlightening, humbling and provide gratitude for where you are and what you are looking to achieve.

• Deep fulfilment in your life will only come when you help others around you, at some stage or another this will become important to you and the need will grow until met.

• Do this because it’s the right thing to do and a beautiful place to evolve in, don’t do this for recognition or accolades. Don’t get the feeling of satisfaction from likes via social media, get this from making a real difference because you did this expecting nothing in return. 

• This will inspire others in your circle to do good also, lead by example not by telling but by doing.

Don’t ever forget the powerful and often used quote from an amazing mind that rings very true about how we should all approach the community we live in.

“Be the change you wish to see in the world” 

Ghandhi