If you want to change the world, seek first to change yourself. True change cannot be simply imposed by external force, but rather starts in the heart of the individual. By living true to your ideals, you shine a light upon others around you that lifts them up and compels them to follow. Strive with persistence to express truth in your daily life and you will be a true agent for change in this world.
We come into this world with no material possessions and leave in the same way. Realize that we are far more than the physical body and all the comforts with which we may surround it. As death reminds us so bluntly, a body is useless without a soul. So it is the soul that really matters, not the body, which is merely a vehicle for the soul to operate within the physical realm. Do not become preoccupied with only things that feed the needs of the body, but rather seek those things that truly nourish the soul.
The world is full of attractions and distractions, but be careful to avoid promises of happiness from that which is powerless to deliver it, for the true source of happiness lives at the center of our being. The calm mind cuts through the clutter of the external illusion to discover the truth within.
The illusion spins us in circles. The mind races through endless streams of thought. Restlessly we look for something. Matters trivial and of great importance battle for dominance. Who is watching it all? Who is the silent observer?
Casting light upon the world, for where there is light there can be no darkness. Love is the eternal force that binds all together. Rising from the isolation of the ego, we discover that we are, in fact, one. Souls connected by invisible threads, together, we comprise a network of light.