Be The Change, MTV-Style
Subscribe to the Blog RSS FeedIt's obvious that everyone here at BTC is inspired by Gandhi’s famous quote: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” And since it is such a powerful idea, we love the fact that our friends at MTV have started airing cool and unique television programs designed to inspire a Be The Change movement to foster and “inspire peace from the inside out and to create hope while challenging individuals to find their passion for all people.
Here's why MTV thinks young people should be inspired to Be The Change:
Given the current state of our world family, with violence, pollution, poverty, addiction, social oppression, isolation and threats of war leaving many of us feeling fearful, victimized or alone, the Be The Change movement provides individuals with a clear and powerful way to be at least a part of the change we wish to see in the world.
By joining the “Be the Change” movement, people not only commit themselves to being the change they want to see, they also immediately serve as an inspiration and support to others.
By maintaining a commitment to perform at least one intentional positive Act of Change per day and document it, individuals not only experience the immediate satisfaction and pride associated with making a difference, they are also invited to create a clear and powerful record of their accomplishments. With this evidence, there can be no denying the difference they are making.
The Be The Change site explains what it means to be the change, and has lots of definitions and examples of change. When you are ready to share your own vision for change, you can blog your acts of change, as well as search for "Circles Of Change" near your community.
One cool way MTV itself is working to inspire change is with “If You Really Knew Me,” a wildly popular new show in the Be The Change series. The program "follows five high school students from different cliques as they experience Challenge Day – a transformative one-day program that breaks down barriers between cliques, curbs prejudice, and profoundly changes the way the students view both their school and each other.” There are 12 episodes and a vibrant website where you can watch full episodes, clips, and become part of the "If You Really Knew Me" community.
We need lots of change, so we need lots of people to start being the change. It's great MTV is taking such a creative approach to inspiring more Americans to join the movement. Here's a preview clip for an upcoming episode of "If You really Knew Me":
