What does that make me?

I have to admit that it feels good to know that my direct action has affected some positive change. Whether it  is LONG-TERM positive change remains to be seen.  It only really counts in my mind if the change is consistent WITHOUT my constant influence... Otherwise I am just nagging!

I don't consider myself to be an activist.  I'm certainly not a hard-liner.  I'm not even a hard-ass!

I consider myself to be a concerned parent and a conscientious citizen of the planet.

But yet when I look up the word "ACTIVISM" it give me this:

"Activism consists of efforts to promote, impede, or direct social, political, economic, or environmental change, or stasis."

Isn't that what I am doing? Trying to promote social and environmental change?

Funny how in my mind, "Activist" has a negative connotation.  I guess, like everything, there are degrees to people's behaviour to make their points and affect their cause.  

But on the other hand, I have to admit that a LOT of social, political and environmental change starts with a few dedicated individuals. Climate change. Endangered species. Fur trade. Social injustice and inequality.  All have benefited over the years from "activism".

I don't consider myself an "activist".  I just want to make a small difference.... Maybe this is how it starts?