November 29, 2003
When I was a young man,
I wanted to change the world.
I found it was difficult to change the world,
so I tried to change my nation.
When I found I couldn't change the nation,
I began to focus on my town.
I couldn't change the town and as an older man,
I tried to change my family.
Now, as an old man,
I realize the only thing I can change is myself,
and suddenly I realize that if long ago
I had changed myself,
I could have made an impact on my family.
My family and I could have
made an impact on our town.
Their impact could have changed the nation
and I could indeed have changed the world.
~Unknown~
I am personally convinced that one person
can be a change catalyst,
a 'transformer' in any situation,
any organization. Such an individual is yeast
that can leaven an entire loaf.
It requires vision, initiative, patience, respect,
persistence, courage, and faith
to be a transforming leader.
~Stephen R. Covey~
song playing....Side By Side