An “Actionary” is someone who believes that vision is far more empowering when accompanied by action. An “Actionary” gets involved in the work of manifesting a better world through his or her deeds. Anyone can be an “Actionary.” It takes no special talents, just a willingness to commit to bringing light into the world. You just need to know where to begin. Below are some suggestions on ways that you can make a difference. Joining vision to action is the fastest and most profound way to change the world. Below are some ideas, but don’t let these limit your creative instincts. Use your imagination to come up with other unique ways to foster transformation!
Random Acts of Kindness
- with family
- with friends or neighbors
- with seniors or the disabled
- with a stranger
Put Some Love into the World
- Love someone who doesn’t feel loved
- Make a clerk or librarian feel appreciated—someone who normally never feels validated by the people they serve
- Send love to someone who lives away from you—a friend, a relative, someone you admire, someone you know who needs a hug
- Forgive someone
- Reach out and love your neighbors, even if they don’t love you back at first
- Love an animal—hug your own or send a mental hug to an animal in the wild (the squirrel gathering the acorn, the bird in the tree, the raccoon drinking out of your dog’s bowl, the duck in your pool!)
- Love your co-workers for all they do to help you be effective
- Love the police and fireman who protect us all daily
- Love the service men and women who risk their lives around the world
- Love the leaders who believe in the power of peace, instead of the power of war
- Love a class, group or race of people that you may previously have disregarded
- Love people who care about our world and endeavor to make it a better place
Adopt Something!
- Adopt a Village through any one of several non-profits
- Adopt a stretch of highway and keep it clear of trash
- Adopt a high school in a low income region and volunteer to create fun, motivational programs
- Adopt a pet from an animal shelter
Mentor Somebody
- Somebody you know
- Become a Big Brother or Big Sister
- Teach reading in a literacy program
- Teach professional skills to young people looking to get into your line of work
Get Active in Your Community
- Help with existing community initiatives
- Go to your city counsel and propose a new initiative
- Join with others in your neighborhood to make your community a better place
Become an Environment Supporter
- Conserve water
- Conserve energy
- Walk, ride a bike, take a bus, use public transportation or car pool
- Refrain from any activity that endangers the environment
Take an Active Role in a Cause or Issue
- Become knowledgeable about the issues
- Determine where your talents and voice are best applied
- Join a United World Healing Alliance, attend its meetings, participate in programs that directly impact the Alliance’s cause (the homeless, the physically challenged, the financially disadvantaged, children, those suffering human rights violations, the environment, national parks, preservation of historic buildings, etc.)
- Volunteer to help in UWH office and outreach
- Participate in UWH events and initiatives
- Help with UWH fund raising efforts
- Start or participate in a local UWH Vision Group
Give Back
- Start your own foundation, non profit or organization designed to give back to society
- Help fund scholarships or internships for others
- Select individuals who can use your talents, counsel and wisdom and help them get a leg up in life
- Volunteer with organizations that provide services to the needy. For example, if you are a lawyer, provide pro bono legal counsel. If a mechanic, provide services to seniors on a fixed income who need repair to their autos. Etc.
Become Aware
- Read a newspaper or website that helps you understand where you can best apply your conscious creativity for a better world
- Read a book on a topic that illuminates where you can make a difference
Create or Participate in a Visioning Experience
- Establish time in your day to create a vision and communicate it to the Universe
- Attend a unified visionary event, such as those sponsored by United World Healing
- Participate in a United World Healing event online, or download one that you can enact at a time convenient to you
- Get a group of your friends together to create a vision for a better world
