Changing The World…

I heard this many years ago and just came across it again. I find it extremely inspiring so thought I would share it..

The following was inscribed on the tomb of an Anglican bishop (A.D. 1100) among the crypts of Westminster Abbey located in London:

When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world
As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change, so I shortened my sights my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country.

But it, too, seemed immovable. As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only my family, those closest to me but alas they would have none of it.

And now as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realize: If I had only changed myself first, then by example I would have changed my family.

From their inspiration and encouragement, I would have been able to better my country and, who knows, I may have even changed the world.

Tags: determination, goals, inspiration, life