World We Imagine Part 1

 Making the World a Better Place


I believe that my first step in making the world a better place would be to encourage people to listen better. I think that people in the world today love to talk and make their opinions heard but never bother to stop listen and think about what others have to say. With this in my mind, the first thing I plan to do is to force myself to listen better because I know that I am guilty of doing the same thing I just called out others for. This is how I believe regular people like you and I can truly make a difference in the world-- by acknowledging that we all have things to learn. In accepting this fact, our society can grow as a whole with better understanding that despite our different beliefs "all men are created equal" just as the excerpt says. 

In my opinion, this phrase I just mentioned ("all men are created equal") is underrated by people today. Conflicting ideologies and political preferences have caused such a rift in our society that people seem to have forgotten it is possible to listen to somebody else's opinion without getting in a fight. After all, we are all the same inside, and even though differences are an innate part of our world, each and every one of us should be actively be trying to understand these differences rather than despising people for them. The excerpt speaks of "accepting shared accountability for common human values" which I believe is where listening plays a huge role. How are your supposed to share accountability, if you can't sit there and speak with someone despite the differences you may hold?

Piggybacking off this, I feel like following a dream or passion in "the real world" after I graduate could be a similarly difficult experience if not done properly. While I don't believe there is one right way to follow a dream, I do believe there is a wrong way. In my opinion, this wrong way would be like I said earlier-- not understanding the importance of listening to others. On my journey towards achieving my goals, I plan to listen to every bit of advice, doubt, and even misguided information given to me (within reason) because I know I will learn from it even if it is a mistake. This room for error that I am willing to accept is what I believe helps people grow and is how the simple act of listening can change a person's life.




Comments

  1. Angelica @ My Meal PlannerApril 22, 2022 at 11:21 PM

    Hi Jack!

    Your post really resonated with me. I am also someone that is constantly trying to listen more because listening can truly be such a huge learning opportunity. Your second paragraph also speaks to me because that is something my grandma tells me all the time, that we are all the same on the inside. Also, I feel like listening is an act of kindness in itself. Sometimes, we all just need someone (whether a friend or stranger) to listen to us rant about the good, the bad, etc. Listening can open so many doors for human connection as well as true positive change.

    Angelica

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  2. AnonymousApril 24, 2022 at 3:06 PM

    Hello Jack,

    You were spot on with your post! If we would all take the time to listen to one another I think there would be less misunderstandings. We live in a time in which we form opinions about others before we listen. I think it is so important to take the time to have open minds and to listen to one another. There are people that say they listen but it's not just about listening to the words, but it's about actually trying to get to understand someone. I agree that if we took the time to all listen to one another the world would be a whole lot better.

    -Angel Perez

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  3. AnonymousApril 25, 2022 at 1:06 PM

    Greetings Jack,

    Your first sentence was perfect. Really hooked the reader well! You're absolutely right about people being so unable to listen to varying opinions. I feel like everyone these days is a hypocrite to some extent. I even feel myself being that way sometimes and have to catch myself. I think if everyone could just put themselves on the other side of a situation, its so much easier to see the other persons perspective and to connect.

    -Michael Davidson

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  4. Brooke HillApril 27, 2022 at 1:51 AM

    Hey Jack,

    Great post! I really resonated with wanting to become a better listener. These days, I feel like I'm really lacking in that department, but it's so important to understanding others and being empathetic! The more I read these posts, I've noticed that we all have empathy in common. I agree that empathy is going to be integral to a world we imagine to live in. In addition, I also briefly included the phrase "all men are created equal" in my post and really enjoyed getting your unique take on what that means in your world. Thanks for some great insight.

    Best,

    Brooke

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