I was having a conversation recently with a friend. We were talking about whether we would send our children (hypothetically, neither of us have kids) to the The Farm School (the local alternative school) when they were old enough. She attended the school and did not feel challenged or adequately prepared in some vital subjects. Because of this she felt that the local school did not offer a complete education. She said that living here at The Farm was a great plan in the long-term except, would have to seek an ideal school somewhere else once her kids were old enough…..
I am a teacher at The Farm School, since I have been teaching there (about 1.5 years), it has become a much more orderly and learning friendly environment. Those changes have come about through hard work and dedication on the part of the staff and respect and hard work from the students.
Therefore I contested her, saying that she should try to make the school better, into an “ideal school” for her needs, rather than looking elsewhere for something perfect for you, which you are fairly unlikely to find.
In Summary:
People are inclined to look, and keep looking, for something perfect, rather than attempting the difficult task of making something ideal for them.
In order to be happy we must be willing to take action towards the changes we desire. Those changes will start small, in each of our lives….as you start to achieve those personal successes start thinking larger, to positively affecting your community and eventually to help change the world.