This is a share on a forum post I read at Powerful Intentions. It is very inspirational. I just had to re-post it here. Thanks for sharing it Mike.

The following words were written on the tomb of an Anglican bishop (1000 A.D.) in the crypts of Westminster Abbey:



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 somewhat and decided to change only my country. But it, too, seemed immovable.

As I grew into my twilight years, in one 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 only I had changed my self first, then by example I would have changed my family. From their inspiration and encouragement, I would then have been able to better my country and, who knows, I may have even changed the world.