Wisdom From Westminster Abbey

The following words - written by an Anglican bishop in the 11th century – were found in the crypts of Westminster Abbey…?

“When I was young and free 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 in my twilight years, in one last 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 realized: If I had only 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 my world.”

As Gandhi stated, "Be the change you wish to see in the world."