"Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life."
The Fray
How do you save a life?
Call 911? Perform CPR? Stand up for a friend? Be a shoulder to cry on?
All of the above.
I think everyone knows how to save a life. Everyone has an internal voice that talks them through situations and experiences that helps them do the right thing at the right time. However, confidence and courage is what gives someone the will and ability to save a life.
Steps to gaining the confidence and courage to save a life:
1. Listen. Listen to yourself. Your gut is a powerful voice and most of the time it's right. Stop questioning what you already know is true. Listen to your instincts and trust.
2. Listen Again. Talk less and listen more. Many people feel alone in the world because people talk more about themselves and ask less about others. People are ignorant to how powerful and important listening is.
3. The Golden Rule: Treat people the way you want to be treated. Following this rule will make a huge difference in your life and in others. Empathy is a valuable characteristic to attain.
4. Act. Do something about a problem. Do something about injustice. Do something with your passions. You can make a big difference. All you need is the will and the courage to put your thoughts and ambitions to a greater good. Believe it and take action.
Save a life.
