Can You Really Influence Others?

There are many who desire to positively impact the life of people – near and far
They dream of a world where staying happy and peaceful are not conditions found rare
They have their views on how the Universe can operate better and have a set of plans
They think that spending time and convincing people will suffice to increase their clan

There may be varied motives that the so called change catalysts may have in mind
They may arm themselves with enough data and information and start off the grind
They may have the right intentions to facilitate people to live better and enriched lives
They may have their own set of life experiences that urges them on to persist in their drive

As they go about presenting their views and seek inputs from their target audience in the world
Sooner than later they encounter resistance to change as a common factor binding the herd
They are questioned about their motives in having others change their established patterns of life
They are even ridiculed for their ignorance at not understanding the ways of the world inviting strife

Groups form and come together with an ultimate aim to decimate any new idea from the roots
Life suddenly seems to have picked up speed though attracting outcomes aimed to make one mute
The inner strength and clarity of purpose may differentiate those who give up and continue to persist
It is not always easy to face up to inner conflicts that threatens to rip up your existence in its thirst

The larger question then comes to the mind as to whether one can have any influence over other
History may provide examples of people possessing a larger than life image across all weather
One may like to believe that people occupying positions of power and so called leadership think-tank
Have made significant impact on the lives of many by giving them rare insights to stay on the plank


Every individual has a mind of his own and it is better to acknowledge reality than fume and fret
Just because one has ideas that seem better and logical not everyone prefers to watch the sun set
Those who change are those who think for themselves and seek out a new future different from past
They actively search for opportunities to live differently and create a new reality with a different cast

They may listen out to the views of change agents and only absorb information passing their filter
They change for themselves and may not even necessarily think about the worldly good at large
They possess clarity in terms of their definitions of success and positions adopted to achieve the end
They may seek out change agents and use them as a tool only when they are unable to navigate the bend

Those who seek to bring about change in this world need to be highly aware of this realization
The goals they seek to achieve is also actually in their self-interest and not worldly self elation
It is not easy to quantify and measure the contributions of those who seek to influence others
The outcomes in this world go beyond statistical tools & timely goals and acceptance helps one maintain composure across all weather!