An
Act of Change is a conscious intervention or contribution
performed by a person with the goal of creating a positive change
in the world.
An intervention is an intentional action performed to lovingly
interrupt hurtful or destructive behavior and support the choice of
a compassionate alternative.
A contribution is anything you do for yourself, another person
or the world around you that has a positive impact. It is an intentional
act of love, kindness or service.
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I gave away a Be The Change bracelet to a waitress at Olga's the other evening. She said it really made her Day!
D.M. - Sterling Heights, MI
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Tonight I made time to 'get real' with a friend of mine who is dealing with a serious health problem, and also give him the opportunity to 'get real' with me. We grew closer as a result and learned more about each other in the process. It was really important to both of us!
P.D. - Berkley, MI
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I went to Next Step and on the last day I sang a song for everyone. When I got home I sang to the group of people who are in a group at school with me. I sang the same song and they asked me whether or not I was in choir. I said I wasn't in choir but I will be going to choir next year. This changed me personally because I don't feel scared to get up in front of groups. Especially if it is my school mates.
J.S. - Clinton Township, MI
- Chippewa Valley H.S.
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A few of us Circle members talked to a lot of people at our Challenge Day table at the Body, Mind, Spirit Festival this past weekend. We made a lot of contacts!
D.M. - Sterling Heights, MI
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My husband Yoji and I were adult facilitors at last week's Southeastern Challenge Day. It was an amazing day! I plan on participating in Next Step this coming weekend!
D.K. - Bingham Farms, MI
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David A and myself spoke to a group of people a the Association of Michigan School Counselors and did a few Challenge Day type exercises as well as presenting the video and opportunity to participate in bringing this powerful program to more schools in Michigan.
D.M. - Sterling Heights, MI
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I am part of the Mentors Plus program and have been mentoring a teenage girl for 4 years. I normally see her once a week for a few hours. This past weekend, I arranged an extra outing so she could attend a 'Sweet 16' party of another girl I know through church, who also knows the girl I mentor. It was a long drive to & from Flat Rock for the party but we had a great time! I taught her how to use a map and compass to navigate (which she thought was 'kind of like a puzzle') and we jammed to the Queen Greatest Hits CD all the way back with the sunroof open. It was well worth the time and effort.
P.D. - Berkley, MI
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I drove into Lansing yesterday to support a friend who was singing in a church choir concert. Although I was tired, the weather was beautiful outside (and calling my name) and the music was in Latin, I wanted to support him. As it turned out I was the only person that was there to support him and he was most grateful.
P.D. - Berkley, MI
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I was late for a meeting because of construction on Detroit highways. Because I couldn't go south on the Southfield Hwy off I-96, I went north to find and exit and then head back south. While waiting to turn around, there was an elderly couple standing on the side of the road with a 'Homeless due to fire. Please help' sign. Whether they were legitimate or not, I didn't care. I gave them $20.
P.D. - Berkley, MI
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I was in Ferndale the other day about to buy some Sushi for lunch. A man said hello and started telling me about meeting a local news personality just down the street and encouraged me to go meet him as well. We chatted for a bit and he asked me if I had some bus money so he could bring home some groceries. I gave him a few dollars and wished him well.
P.D. - Berkley, MI
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Today I spent some quality time with the girl that I mentor and listened to her tell me about how she is learning to relate to an autistic boy at her school. She has been told she is one of the few students he actually responds to and she is very happy about that! She thinks she may find a profession working with people with special needs and I encouraged her to do so.
P.D. - Berkley, MI
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Yesterday I was at Home Depot buying a wheelbarrow. There were 2 price stickers in a hard to see location. One said $10.00 and the other said $26.96. I thought I had read the words on the $10.00 sticker as 'Assembly cost' (the one I was buying was already assembled)but it didn't really register. When the clerk charged me $10.00 I thought 'Maybe it was the sale price!' and paid him the money. I stepped away and checked the price again. It should have been $36.96 including the $10 assembly cost. I informed him, he thanked me profusely and I paid him the difference.
P.D. - Berkley, MI
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Last night I hosted a potluck movie night and discussion group at my house. The movie was What the Bleep do we know? It was fun, and it gave us an opportunity to discuss the movie and get to know people. There were people that said they really needed to be able to just discuss a common idea with like minded people. We all learned from each other, and many had new ideas of how they can live their life in a more positive way.
D.K. - Bingham Farms, MI
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I sponsored three teens and part of an adult for the upcoming Next Step to Being change workshop at the end of April.
D.M. - Sterling Heights, MI
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Today, I presented the Challenge Day video to one of the Wayne County Case Management Organizations which have connections in the downriver area. They are excited and so am I.
D.M. - Sterling Heights, MI
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Today I met with a like-minded gentleman who (amongst other things) is a training consultant for the Anti-defamation League. He is very excited about Challenge Day, has multiple connections to schools and potential funds, and sincerely wants to facilitate getting more Challenge Days into the Great Lakes region. Yay team!
P.D. - Berkley, MI
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Traffic was heavy and I allowed two vehicles to get in line in front of me.
D.K. - Bingham Farms, MI
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I presented the Challenge Day Video to the Saint Clair Shores Optimist Club.
D.M. - Sterling Heights, MI
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I allowed an elderly lady to go in front of me in the grocery store line.
D.K. - Bingham Farms, MI
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I helped an elderly lady, wandering on two levels of the Beaumont Medical building parking garage, find her car.
N.G. - Troy, MI
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A friend was arriving late for a meeting of the Earthwalk Wisdom Council today. I got a chair for her and created a space at the table for her to sit after welcoming her into the meeting.
P.P. - Farmington Hills, MI
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Yesterday, an older man was looking frustrated about being able to merge onto the highway and I let him pull in front of me.
D.M. - Sterling Heights, MI
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