Things will happen. Yes, life goes on.  The question is whether things will happen because of us, in spite of us or without us. 

For some, making things happen involves taking charge and taking drastic action, maybe even risking it all.

For most of us, however, it may be as simple as making a suggestion, pointing out a need or asking a question.

As President of our Property Owners Association, I chat with many residents. They range from the extremely timid to the totally in your face types.  With the latter, I, instantly, know where they stand and what the want to happen.  Believe it or not, a significant number of great ideas come from the former once they open up and talk. Many of those ideas are implemented.  They do not stand up in meeting and demand action.  There is no big to do or major fanfare.  They just, quietly make things.

Go out and make things happen, in your own way and in your own style. You can and should make a difference.  If you want things to happen, don't quietly wish.  Rather,make them happen.