There’s a new illness or problem every time we turn on the news, and yet with each new problem there seem to be any new cures.
The world is in desperate need of some real heroes, but instead of making a difference we’re all waiting for someone else to do a good deed.
We all believe no one person can change the world, but we forget there is something we can all do to make an impact.
The world in which we live has been so perfectly formatted for change. It’s almost like a line of dominoes but, who will be the first to fall down?
Who will be the first to sacrifice for change?
LSU has had a history of making a difference, and in the past two years some of the greatest environmental impacts on campus have been from students like interdisciplinary senior Sara Ross who headed Spring Greening since last spring.
Spring Greening was originally brought to campus by the LSU Foundation and Chancellor Mike Martin’s wife Jan Martin after she saw Texas Tech’s annual Arbor Day.
“Campus beautification, sustainability, and recycling are very important to me and because we have such a beautiful campus here at LSU we need to maintain and enhance it for all of us to enjoy,” she said.
Her part in bringing the event to LSU has impacted more than just the flowers and mulch.
It also impacted the more than 100 volunteers and sponsors who decided to give their time to the cause by teaching them, in a small way, about the importance of improving their land.
By allowing everyone to get their hands dirty in the raw experience of campus beautification, the volunteers not only individually aided in a larger movement but will now see the direct impact of their sweat and dirty fingernails.
Whether it’s fighting for a greener community, human trafficking or just a happier campus, it’s all about getting people to open their eyes and empathize with your cause. It’s all about getting people to care just enough to help.
Whatever you’re passionate about, use your talent, your college-educated skills and to do something.
Instead of making statements about an issue with fliers or petitions, use your actions for change. If you love watching movies and also feel strongly about the way the Congolese people are being treated, host a movie night.
We shouldn’t wait for an amazing person to do the work for us. We’re amazing already. All we need to do is recognize it.
 
 
 
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