Many of us want to make a difference, but feel like there's not much we can do without having large sums of money at our disposal. But the cool thing about the world we live in today is that we get to make a difference and support all kinds of causes in our everyday lives.
Everytime we watch or listen to something, read something online, click on anything or purchase an item, we are casting our vote. Sometimes I find myself annoyed with the top 40 radio station, but as long as I continue to tune in, I am unable to complain. Because the top 40 radio will never go away while thousands of people are listening to their station. Even if every person listening has decided they do not like the music, if they are listening to it, they are voting for it to stay.
When we read online articles about Donald Trump, we are voting for more Donald Trump articles to be written. Public demand always dictates what is being produced and put out there. Producers want money, so they'll continue to make, supply and create what is generating the most revenue.
So how can we really make any kind of difference? We can start by supporting what we truly believe in. We can choose to intake positivity and support organizations that align with our beliefs. Find news websites you really support, and frequent them instead of tuning into the mass media you do not agree with. Choose not to read trashy articles with flashy titles about things you likely don't support.
Even those of us who might not be rolling in cash still purchase things on almost a daily basis. We can begin to think about what we are really supporting with our dollar bills. We can shop at stores that support things we believe in. if recycling is important to you, visit thrift stores more often. If you aren't a fan of big business, shop at local shops and markets. Lots of companies and organizations are already doing great things, and they can continue to grow as we support them along the way.
We cast our votes every day, all day, without realizing it. Vote for what is on your computer screen, what is on your radio, what is on your plate. By consciously thinking about the daily choices we make, we can slowly change our culture and environment into a more positive place-- and we don't need any extra money to do it.
