NORTHERN PLANNER

Some thoughts on how to change things from Bulb Magazine. I like especially like ‘hate the sin, love the sinner’. It’s easy to  berate people for not getting your point of view, it’s hard to  figure out how to be more persuasive (I exclude sausages from this)

Recipe for a change  Maker:

Ingredients

A simple idea rooted in reality: Something simple reflecting real needs

Hope: People will put a lot of effort in if they think there’s a chance

Understanding: The more people understand, the more it frightens those that wield the power. Understanding the roots of the problem is the key to positive action

Trust and consistency: It’s essential to inspire trust, which in turns needs consistency- of principles at least

Determination: It can be lonely, since you’re up against the established views shared by most. If you threaten those in power, you’ll be ignored by most. Be ready to take flak.

Directions

Ask the right questions

Hate the sin, love the sinner: Lasting change means convincing the people who initially loathe what you stand for.

Be both patient and impatient: Be resilient and persevere, but be ready to pounce on opportunities when they come

Work quietly: rather than seeking attention.You’ll be respected more for it in the end.

Also, here’s some varying views on the concept of home. Interesting to see how personal the interpretation is.