Bright Ideas inspires throughout the week

Buzzing!

That is how my Mum described me when I returned home from the Bright Ideas session on sustainability. Michael Norton’s inspirational talk convinced me that we have the power to change the world. You may think that this is impossible as we are still very young and can’t even vote .Michael Norton assured us that we are capable as even a tiny mosquito has a huge impact if it is buzzing in your room. He gave examples of children of our age, some even younger, making a huge difference. A six year old boy decided to earn one hundred pounds to fund a well in Africa, however, once he had the money, a charity told him that he actually needed two thousand pounds! This boys was so determined that this blow did not stop him; he continued to raise more money.

At the end of the wonderful presentation we were all given a copy of his book,“365 ways to change the world,” This suggests ways we can make a difference; from recycling, boycotting certain companies, understanding mental illness and even something as simple as planting a sunflower in your back garden. The important thing is to try and not be apathetic.

My first step is to donate the £9.99 it would have cost to buy the book towards a Hippo Water Roller www.operationhunger.co.za.

What will your first step be?

By Archer Academy blogger Akira