how to contribute to a better world?

Question

There so many problems in this world right now. I want to do something to contribute to make this world better but I don't know where to start. Life is so meaningless if you can't do something meaningful. Where do I even start?

Answer 1

Western psychology speaks of one system called
"collective unconscious". There are actualy three such
systems. In Yoga terminology of Patanjali, they are
known as Adhi Atmika system (human collective psychic
energy), Adhi Daivika (higher collective psychic
energy) and Adhi Bhoutika (lower collective psychic
energy). Higher collective psychic energy system is
connected with the influence of planets and other
celestial objects. Belief in astrology is universal,
all races of the world believe it. Lower collective
psychic energy system deals with the influence of
Elements of creation like Earth, Water, Air, and Fire
and all beings which are lower than humans.


Activities like adopting a soldier; working with the
elderly, or the homeless or the children or other do
not involve much of your intellectual capabilities -
your interactions are classified under Adhi Bhoutika
system. Many persons like you contrubute towards good
things like these.

'Teaching is the greatest thing we humans can do to
make the world a better place'. Yes. The Hinduism also
says the same thing. In this activity, you can use your
intellectual capabilities - your interactions are
classified under Adhi Atmika system. Relatively smaller
number of persons contribute towards this.

Meditation and Yoga are normally thought give
improvements on personal level. But if you understand
the above three systems, your efforts will work towards
pacifying the Adhi Daivika system. Very few persons
contribute towards these things.

Don't you want to become one among them?

Answer 2

Adopt a soldier
Join Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Find a cause you feel strongly and a group that is working on it.
Join the Peace Corp
Work with the elderly or the homeless or the children.
Sponsor a child through Christian Children's Fund

There are more things one can do than one can possibly have time to do. Life is meaningless only if we let it be.

Answer 3

If you want to help out then teach.

But you can only start teaching after you realise that you are also the student.

Teaching is the greatest thing we humans can do to make the world a better place.

*CAUTION*

Teaching requires learning, working and commitment

Answer 4

This is very noble of you - if each of us can help just ONE person, the world will already be a better place ... Be true to yourself and be true to others.