Ordinary People

“Ordinary people dream extraordinary things.” ~ Barack Obama

At The Precipice We Change

“At the precipice we change” ~ The Day The Earth Stood Still

(thanks for the tip Jonathan Mtz Roqueñi)

Learn And Change

The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn …
and change. ~ Carl Rogers

The World Is Mine

I have the right to say the world is mine. I want U 2 treat it right. And I expect U 2 say, “The world is mine. I want U 2 treat it right.” ~ Kimberly Bock

Social Order

As long as our social order regards the good of institutions rather than the good of men, so long will there be a vocation for the rebel. – Richard Roberts

Change Happens

Change happens on the inside first. Then you realize you’re not the only who needs it. Then you DO SOMETHING. Then it becomes “social change” – Kimberly Bock

Social Change – Henry David Thoreau

“What’s the use of a fine house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?”

Henry David Thoreau

Social Change- Albert Einstein Style

“The world is not dangerous because of those who do harm but because of those who look at it without doing anything” ~ Albert Einstein

Army For Good

“Tell me a story of happy times. Kimmy will sweet talk them into rhyme. Kiss me and hug me and hold the world tight. For we are the people who’s willing to fight. Not for a dollar, a mansion or rule. But for the love that can conquer the cruel.” ~ Kimberly Bock

Army For Good.Com

We Are Coming from Owen JJ Stone on Vimeo.

Treat Social Change As If It Were Your Last Meal.

For those who understand these are the “last days“, social change can be compared to the last meal of a death row inmate. But it’s the most satisfying meal he’ll ever partake of.

I’m Thankful

“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” Oprah

Agent of Change

Source

“Someone who intentionally or indirectly causes or accelerates social, cultural or behavioral change” ~ Josh Neimark

If Social Change Were An Essential Part of Our Existence

“If social change were already an essential part of our existence it would not have to be marketed.”

Social Change Can only Happen When..

“Social Change can only happen when we not only realize that we need to change, for ourselves and those we love, but become willing to take action. Belief in our ability will follow.”

Thinking Social Change

“If you are thinking social change, then you must know it begins with one. You. Me.”

YOU Are Social Change

“YOU are social change.”

Belief Without Action

“Belief without action is the ruin of the soul.” ~ Edward Abbey

Kinda reminds me of this:

“Indeed, as the body without spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.” ~ James 2:26

Terrorism Grows Out of Social Conditions

“Terrorism isn’t insanity. It grows out of social conditions that are well known: poverty, social oppression, dictatorship, and a void of meaning in the lives of ordinary people.” ~ Deepak Chopra

Once Social Change Begins

“Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot uneducate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore. We have seen the future, and the future is ours.” ~ Cesar Chavez

Social Change In One Leads To Social Changes In Others.

“Social change in one leads to social changes in others.”

Image credits: UMD Social Change Society.