{"id":4086,"date":"2025-08-07T09:41:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T08:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poweryogaaustria.com\/?p=4086"},"modified":"2025-08-07T10:23:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T09:23:59","slug":"be-the-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/poweryogaaustria.com\/en\/blog\/be-the-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Be the person you would like to meet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you wish for a kinder, more mindful, and compassionate world, then be the beginning.<\/p><p>Start with the next encounter. How often do we meet people in our daily lives \u2013 for a coffee, during a walk, or after a long day at work \u2013 and yet, our thoughts are somewhere else? You can make the world a little better simply by the way you interact with others \u2013 by touching them positively, uplifting them, appreciating them, and making them feel seen and important.<\/p><p>Imagine that every encounter you have could be a source of joy and inspiration for the other person. After meeting you, everyone could leave with a good feeling because you were in their life.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When we meet someone, we can decide how we approach them<\/h3><p>Are we thinking of something else \u2013 or are we fully present? Do we truly listen \u2013 or are we just waiting for our turn to speak? As soon as you encounter someone, be the person who shows them that they are valuable \u2013 that you respect them and offer them a pleasant time with you. It doesn\u2019t always have to be a big conversation or a deep interaction. Just take a step back during that brief moment of encounter. Forget yourself for a moment \u2013 your worries, your anger, your inner noise \u2013 and be fully there for the other person.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Positive interpersonal relationships play an important role in creating a better society<\/h3><p>Instead of talking about your burdens or problems, share what inspires you. Talk about the small, beautiful things you\u2019ve noticed. About what you\u2019re grateful for. Because these positive impulses can brighten the other person\u2019s day \u2013 and yours as well. With this mindset, you will not only enrich the lives of others but also your own. In every encounter, there\u2019s the chance to grow, gain new perspectives, and form a deeper connection with others. Maybe that person walks away with a lighter heart after your encounter. Maybe they feel understood, seen, and strengthened. And maybe, you helped them making their life a little bit better.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/poweryogaaustria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/be-the-change-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poweryogaaustria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/be-the-change-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/poweryogaaustria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/be-the-change-1-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/poweryogaaustria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/be-the-change-1-768x458.jpg 768w, https:\/\/poweryogaaustria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/be-the-change-1-540x322.jpg 540w, https:\/\/poweryogaaustria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/be-the-change-1-400x239.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poweryogaaustria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/be-the-change-1-600x358.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>When you promote the good in others, you contribute to the increase of joy, love, and peace in the world.<\/p><cite>Tara Bianca, Canadian Author &amp; Mentor<\/cite><\/blockquote><p>A simple act of appreciation extends far beyond the moment.<\/p><p>Namaste,<br>Karin<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you wish for a kinder, more mindful, and compassionate world, then be the beginning. 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