"One Word That Could Change The World

Growing up as a kid, I heard a lot about the problems of the world and how I can be one of the people that could help to bring change to our planet. The term " you can change the world!" brought images of giving rousing speeches, having international influence, solving global poverty and inspiring people around the globe as I travel from place to place.

It seems as if my generation, the Millenial's, have heard this since the time that they were young. I mean, everyone wants to be a hero of some sort, right? And while all of this could be said about some of those who have changed our world, I learned a couple of years ago that this isn't always the case.

Just like this title suggests, I'd like to offer a word that I believe will in fact change the world. It's not a common word. In fact, it's not even an English word. But if we all practiced it, I firmly believe that things would change for us sooner rather than later.

Ready? Lights. Camera. Drumroll please...

 "Chesed" (Pronounced "heh-sed")

I know, you are probably thinking "what does that even mean?" I'm glad that you asked. It's a Hebrew word that means "loving-kindness, kindness, love." When I learned what this word meant, it made me think. "What would happen if each of us made a decision to put this word into action? Imagine what our world would be like?"

Regardless of whether someone deserved it or not, what would happen if we just decided to show the people around us more loving-kindness? Racism? Gone. Hatred? Not happening. Sexism? See ya later. And while we may not be able to provide this for everyone, we can give this to someone.

That person in front of you at Starbucks. Your neighbor. Your co-worker. Someone who annoys you. That relative that you haven't spoken to in years. Even the people that you don't like(we all have at least one.) Just try it. You may not make the world news and have people singing your praises. But you can change the world, one life at a time.