I am Nobody - What Can I Do?

The Context

I have little education and average intelligence; I am an ordinary person with limited income and hardly any resources to contribute; I am just another person; what can I do?

What You Can Do

You are a citizen – that's somebody
Aim to become a responsible citizen; it will be a great contribution to society
Become more aware about your rights as a citizen and your obligations
Pay your dues
Respect the law; don't make a mess in traffic; line up in queues and wait for your turn; fulfill your obligations proactively instead of waiting for a claim
Don't let others bulldoze your rights without any meaningful resistance; be assertive to the extent possible; small resistance against injustice has often led to a big change in the environment
Educate others about their rights and advocate for them whenever possible
Fulfill your commitments or do not commit
Be civil in your dealings with people
Be kind, humble and forgiving while dealing with the less privileged. If you can't do anything for them, at least show them some respect
Support others; in ideas, thoughts, emotions or deeds
Do not pollute your environment and help clean up
Try to produce more than you consume; replace what you use up
Plant a tree. All it takes is a seed.
Don't sit idle, do something; If you can't find a job, do some volunteering or community service; but don't waste time; it's your life
If you don't have much capability or resources find someone who does; someone who is already doing some good or is planning to do so; join hands and support the cause in whichever way possible
Control your moods and emotions; If you are in a negative state (depressed, frustrated, angry) don't shower it on others; If you don't have anything positive or constructive to say, keep quite
Make an effort to learn and grow; from books, people, events etc.
Try to practice any positive values or knowledge that you may acquire; and spread
Do not form views on important issues merely on the assertions of the electronic media; it mostly targets your emotions, which suppresses your rational mind; think independently and use facts from multiple sources to form opinions
Do not be a spectator on election day; cast your vote to the most suitable candidate or political party; there are no saints here, so just pick the better; but do not waste your vote

Your responsible attitude towards life would help make this country a civilized place; you don't need a million dollar for that, do you?

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