Youth in Action:what inspires me to act

For many youth today it is easy for them to forget about the world and it's issues. In my life i have always been aware of global problems and want to be able to change them for the better. The media has helped showcase these conflicts and i always want to help the poor kids, families or innocent people who have no hope. Music is a major influence in my life because i feel like there are a lot of passionate song writers who are aware and want to use their fame to promote awareness. There is a song by john mayer called waiting on the world to change which is influential to many people. It talks about  the misunderstood people and how war is not the only answer. Nobody likes war and if we had the power then we would not be sending our loved ones off on a life threatening mission. A lot of  people don't think that we have the power but we need to enable ourselves to make change and help one another.  The song also points out how when the media owns the information that they are showing you they can bend it all they want and it isn't necessarily true.  We care but we know that what is happening in the world is unfair. We don't know what to do to help so we just wait for something to change. These songs and artists can show so many young people that there is a way to change the world. If the youth are the future peacekeepers i think it is the 20-30 year old artists that need to be putting messages out in their songs because with leaders like this we can truly change the world. Movies also help because when you see someone who is an idol you want to be like them and help and when you help you feel good about yourself. You feel like your really making a difference even if it is small.