Within the human brain, the frontal lobe allows the mind to think of complex concepts, have imagination with individuality, and develop rational decisions with reason. But when this essential aspect of the human brain is damaged, the concepts which define it become exceedingly limited. However, these limitations can still occur even without damage done to the frontal lobe, and a negative “How Could I Make A Difference?” mindset is a demonstration of just that. To believe this type of limiting perspective is for one to think that individuals cannot independently create promising change, despite that simply not being true.
To noticeably accomplish a positive difference within the public has been engraved as a challenge not worth the efforts of achieving, by the entirety of the media. A constant focus surrounding negativity creates the illusion that any amount of positive change is insignificant, making attempts seem foolish. Ultimately, this discourages individuals from sparking change and leaves them questioning: “How could I make a difference?”. However, the capability of taking harmful actions is rarely ever questioned and seems to be almost normalized within society. But just because positive societal changes are not appearing on your “For You” page does not mean they are not happening. Countless service clubs alone within CHS tackle issues surrounding sustainability, homelessness, and poverty. Lives have been saved by friends who listen, and meaningful change continues to happen regardless if the media advertises it or not. To not feel helpless within a world that solely highlights helpless situations is possible.
If individual actions have the potential to warm planet Earth to almost beyond repair, then individual actions have the potential to heal planet Earth back to repair. It is clear that limiting mindsets only seem to be present within desires of positive change, ultimately putting the public’s progression at risk which is a consequence of individual actions. But this can be fixed! Individuals simply need to start thinking more upon their actions, with the reminder that their personal initiatives do indeed have some type of effect. Ultimately, people have the potential to become the change they desire to see within the world. Negative and positive actions can both be equally made by anyone. However, while negativity may be the main societal focus, every small admirable action contributes to a larger collective effort, despite any mindset that claims otherwise.
