I'm not one that's really into the whole concept of social change. I suppose after reading that Eckhart Tolle book ("A New Earth"...still reading it, actually) I think change begins in each of us. I've never been that person to stand up for the issues, either. It kind of makes me feel like I'm not doing enough sometimes, but I know that I contribute in other ways.

We all contribute in our own ways, and it's important to realize that even if you're a 20-something that just started off in a lowly job...or even if you do not yet have a job. We all play our part, even if we're not some big advocate at a podium. Change happens in small and big ways.

You can contribute.

That's why I'm loving what Akhila is doing over at her blog. All week she's going to feature guest posts from Gen Y'ers that are making social changes. It should be exciting to see the types of people she features and what they do.

How do you think you contribute to the world? Do you think you need to advance your position in life to have the impact you want?