Gandhi

An Example Of The Power Of One

Gandhi is a man known for using methods of nonviolent civil disobedience to influence change. Born in 1869, in a time and place where oppressive rule and colonial taxes made it nearly impossible for his people to live, he rallied his countrymen and used peaceful protest to make change.

While living in occupied South Africa, he first used nonviolent civil disobedience to successfully petition for civil rights for the Indian community in that region. He later inspired nations with his tactics, and changed the ways other people influence change in their own nations. 

He was the leader of the Indian Independence Movement, which ultimately led to the restoration of India’s rulership to its people from occupation by Great Britain. One man with one goal led a force against a much larger government, and changed the course of governance forever.

Gandhi’s life wasn’t without trials for his efforts - he experienced poverty, imprisonment, and ultimately assassination - but throughout his life he was a sought-after man for his wisdom and world-wide influence.

Gandhi didn’t limit his social impact to politics. He also had a passion for other topics related to his faith, like vegetarianism and health. He applied his passions to all his areas of interest in ways that could educate and serve. Whatever he knew, he made sure to teach. He was an author and a speaker, and could command a room despite his soft-spoken manner.

Gandhi, like Mother Teresa and other influencers, was one man with a passion that drove him to seek justice and live a life of leadership and influence. He also shared the things he loved that had little to do with social justice. He just shared information knowing this truth - when the student is ready, the teacher appears.

“Be the change you want to see in the world” is one of his most famous quotes. This should easily inspire us to simply focus on the areas of interest we naturally have and gives us a guidepost to where to focus our own influence. Do you love vegetarianism? Make an impact there. Do you want to see justice in society? Go for it! No matter your interest, you can be like Gandhi and make an impact.

To your impactful success ;-)
Your happy WAHM, Stephanie Gilbert

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