Change

"You must be the change you wish to be in the world."  -Mahatma Gandhi

This has always been a favorite of mine.  I think it is always relevant and is applicable in nearly every aspect of life.  Parenting, friendship, professional life, marriage...I think that if you don't like the way things are, you have all the skills and tools to change them.  You just have to apply those tools to gain the power to make the changes.  Whether it's political, legal, work-related or just amongst friends.  You start by setting the example.  You be the change.  Others will follow because we are a flock.  It's inherent to us.  Contrary to popular belief, you actually can make a difference. 

As you all know, I recently decided to take on the daunting task of organizing a 5K here to coincide with the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure.  Well, today I got an email from the Race organization with this quote, which is a new favorite:

"How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world" -Anne Frank

What are we waiting for, anyway?  Let's get going.