What will we accomplish?
First, we’ll save lives.
Violent crime will be lower.
An untold number of lives will be influenced.
We will be healthier. Stress, the most common cause of illness will be reduced.
We will set a standard and demonstrate a measurable way to create a happier, healthier, and more peaceful community.
The ripples of this work will be felt both locally and worldwide as new solutions to age-old conflicts are discovered.
Some will lead; others will follow. Yes, as Bob Dylan once said, “the times they are a changing.” We are on our way toward eliminating the word “problem,” and substituting for it the word “opportunity.”
Personal Experience?
Now, let’s examine the personal experience. Imagine you are part of a community that significantly lowers or even eliminates crime for the day. Sure the World will notice, and there will be headlines; but, how will you feel? Here’s what some have said:
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I will feel hopeful for more of the same to follow.
One day could be a week in a few years. R.F.
I will feel elated and moved to tears.
The light of intelligence will shine. V.R.
If we can achieve this for one day, why can’t we do this everyday? Why can’t we do this Worldwide? H.S.
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I made a difference. L.R.
Something I did helped change the World. R.S.
I will feel safe, trusting and open, and oh so grateful. L.M.
I will feel relief and be glad that we have found the answer to all problems. M.B.
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Thank you every one and special thanks to H.S. We can.
While Margaret Mead did not say this in response to our question she might have: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the World; indeed it is the only thing that ever has.”
Broader Experience?
 Okay, that was the personal experience. Now, let’s take a broader view. What might those feel that did not participate in “Hello, From My Heart” Day? Why didn’t they?
One publisher was quoted as saying “it sounds a little wacky.”
Well, that’s okay. Many once thought the World was flat. Perhaps, some still do! Why people do or do not participate is always a matter of choice. And one’s choice always deserves to be honored.
In other words, if we are to greet someone with a smile and a “Hello, From My Heart” and they do not respond, it’s okay.
We did our job and the benefit was felt. If we are to go into judgment, we will defeat or diminish our purpose. As some say; “the joy is in the giving.”
Finally, what will we accomplish?
Let's consider the boiling point of water. At 211 degrees it is still water. At 212 degrees it is steam. Will you be that one degree that changes our world? We can and we are creating a happier, healthier, and more peaceful community. And our community is the World...
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