"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do." -Edward Everett Hale

Have you ever looked at the world and thought, "something needs to CHANGE?"
A common misconception is that one person can't make a difference. Change CAN start with you!

If you're reading this blog, you probably stumbled across a rolled up piece of paper that said "Read me!" attached to a yellow balloon. Fortunately for me, you were curious enough to open it up and read it! In an attempt to encourage others to "do good" for other people, for the Earth, and even for yourself, I have sent out these notes that people have written or drawn their visions of what good they'd like to see be done, in hopes that others would find them, open them, and actually do these "good things." Someone else took the first step in encouraging others, now how will YOU help? How will you contribute to our world and the people in it? Some things could take as little as one minute to do, and could make a world of difference in either your life, another life, or many other lives. Now wouldn't that feel good? So take a minute, hour, or however long you please and do something good. Turn off the television, put down the phone, stop texting, slow down for just a little while, and help make a difference! Because yes, I promise, you really CAN make a difference! You don't have to cure world hunger or save an entire rainforest on your own to cause positive change. Everything begins with one step. Take the first step.



"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." -Dr. Seuss

If you decide that making a change, even if only a small change, is worth your time, let us know what you did! You can send back the paper you found and let us know how you helped, or leave a comment below! Have more ideas on how to inspire others to do good and other ways we can do good? We'd love to hear that, too!

Want ideas on what else you can do to help? Here's a list of easy, practical ways to do good!

1. Recycle
2. Start a compost
3. Eat healthier
4. Eat organic
5. Donate money
6. Donate old clothes, shoes, coats, etc. to your nearest donation center (Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc)
7. Lower your home thermostat... does your home really need to be that cool or warm?
8. Switch as many bulbs as possible in your home to compact fluorescent bulbs (saves energy and your money!)
9. Carpool, ride your bike, or walk! Rethink your methods of transporation.
10. Use a low flow showerhead
11. Help an elderly person... carry their bags, visit a nursing home and entertain/keep them company!
12. Talk to someone you wouldn't normally talk to -- brighten their day
13. Compliment someone
14. Tell someone that you usually wouldn't express your emotions to how you feel about them (positive!)
15. Volunteer your time
16. Try to stop using plastic, styrofoam, etc.
17. Don't leave the water running while your brushing your teeth, before you shower, etc.
18. Plant trees in your yard or community
19. Use a reel or electric lawn mower
20. Buy from local artists
21. Turn off lights and electronic devices when you're not using them
22. Use ceiling fans to cool off in the summer
23. Get involved locally!

"It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do little - do what you can." -Sydney Smith

"Be exceptional. Make tremendous efforts to be extraordinary. What a privilege to be here on the planet to contribute your unique donation to humankind. Just make sure you do so..." -Shelby Lynne