Forget about the "trickle down" theory, it doesn't work in economics and it doesn't work in life. If you want a real life shift than it's all about making waves. What's better for bringing about a personal shift in consciousness and enhancing one's life, than knowing that when one person prospers, succeeds or even rising above life's challenges then all those in their sphere are lifted up. Look at what the rescue of a few valiant Chilean minors did to grip the hearts of people all over the world - for several weeks there were probably more good thoughts sent out to Chile than any time prior. Add to that the level of good multiplied in the lives of those who shared the news of progress made and from moment to moment as each minor was lifted back to the land of the living the world was a better place.
Sadly, most of the news we hear and share is less than uplifting or soul satisfying. However, we each have the choice to spread the horror or look for the hope in any situation. When we choose to find the best in the moment we can help turn the tide. Despite the media's relay of endless doom and gloom - we can choose to rise up and ask for more. We can ask for more from ourselves and more from each other by looking for silver lining, the upside, or the lesson to be learned.
When we realize that our thoughts, actions and experiences have a great effect on the world around us we will understand that now is not only the time for change but that WE are the ones who can bring about that change. Our lives are connected just like the molecules of a snowflake and the drops of ocean in the sea. If we want to have a better world it's time for each of us to make some waves!
I've been thinking about the word responsibility today and realized that if you break it down you get - respond and ability - or better yet, the ability to respond. Viewed this way it really loses some of the negative connotations people burden it with. Instead, it becomes a point of power. To be responsible is to be ABLE TO RESPOND. I know that just saying that aloud fills me with strength. I am responsible now becomes I am able to respond. To me it is about embracing the possibility of making a difference; calmly and assertively choosing to meet the situation head on.
However, if you still harbor resentment or negativity about having to be responsible you may be someone who falls prey to reacting or attacking the person or incident that presents itself. If so, why not step back and view the situation from a new angle and learn to accept your responsibility - knowing that in doing so you are also able to choose how you will respond.