If you want to change the world you must first get off the couch.
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If you want to change the world you must first get off the couch.
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Can’t I just phone it in?
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Haha, love that Dan, good one 😂 🤣
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I think the cell towers are down…
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Just my luck.
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baby steps
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Each one counts
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That is an excellent first step. 😉
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As long as it it is followed with the second and the third and fourth and and . . .
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Sometimes you have to move to the front of the bus. Even if someone else does not know how to share.
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And then comes the power of persuasion.
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My dad would have said, “Always aim to be part of the solution, not the problem.” Can’t do that sitting on or sprawled out on the couch!
Have a really nice weekend Pam.
Ginger
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Ha ha ha! I would have liked your dad. Now I know where you get it from!
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Ah dear lady, I did change the world…my world. And everything indeed does now look so different. But I didn’t have to go too far, just down inside where my question kept asking me…’are we there yet?’ 😂 🤣
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Mark, I think if we each changed just “our’ world, that would automatically change the whole world! Hallelujah!
Ginger
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And then some Ginger 😀
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Starting with ourselves is important but so is getting out to the bigger picture.
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Is that one of those ‘can’t see the forest for the tree’s’ things Pam 😂 🤣
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Problem is too many people are not looking for the trees.
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I think a lot of people are changing the world from their couch with social media and not necessarily for the good.
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Cowards hide in social media. In my opinion. And you are right, they are doing a great deal of harm.
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If we did indeed ‘move our asses…’ and REALLY think, with all of our brains, imagine what we could do… Can I be Treasurer?! Tee hee…xx
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I think you are the perfect treasure, treasurer! If we do as you suggest we could create Nirvana!
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ha – that made me laugh though I also enjoyed the comment about just phoning in!
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Thank you! Dan keeps me on my toes, thankfully!
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It definitely does require some effort on our parts! That’s a great first one.
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Thanks Dale. A little effort can move mountains.
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So true. Even if you sont realise it at the time.
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Of course…Couch warrior does not work for me and boy, do I know it as my spinal surgery doth proveth it! Dan says phone it…may I suggest texting, emailing or all digital options too?
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All you have to do is stand up tall in your heart and I mean it.
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Our couch is rarely used. 😂😂
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Ha ha ha! Smart!
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I love this! I think it also applies to sitting at my desk.
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It absolutely does!
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🙂
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