Don't make waves

Growing up we may have heard those who were older advise us to keep our thoughts to ourselves and not speak up and cause problems. If what concerned us rose from a need to speak in our own behalf or that of another, we were to remain silent. There may have been times that this was called for and there were probably more times that speaking up was what was needed. This was likely to hold true in a case of injustice or unkindness. Think of what the world would be like today if no one had ever questioned the status quo of oppression or discrimination. It is when individuals are willing to challenge such behavior and beliefs that change takes place. What begins as a ripple can gather the momentum needed to create a tidal wave of change which will eventually become the commonplace. This will continue until the next ripple of change appears. A body of water without waves becomes stagnant. So too can life without new ways to approach it. When was the last time you made a wave and what was the result of it?