Tuesday, March 12, 2013

City of Louisburg-Dealing with the Shock Associated With Moving

By Joseph Tranturder


One of the greatest things about living in a small town is that there is much more potential to make a difference for the better. Since these smaller communities have less people in them, there is more of a chance for the individual to be heard and for movements to grow.

Culture shock is something the many people experience when they travel to a new country where customs and daily living habits are different. Many people think culture shock only occurs when you travel to a new country, but you can experience the same type of shock when you move from a small town into a large city or vice versa.

The habits and daily living routines are very different in a large city rather than a small town. As many people expect this move to not be a big deal, the shock they experience as they realize things are different is even greater.

If you want to make more of a difference in your small town, such as the City of Louisburg, be sure to get involved with what is going on and try to become informed about what the issues are. There are a lot of different ways to accomplish these goals.

First of all, find out about volunteer opportunities in your community. Volunteer work is very important when it comes to the way a community can progress.

Examples of good volunteer work can include charitable work, outdoor work such as trail maintenance, and cleanup within the limits of the city you are in. All of these things need to be done and make a difference, and rely heavily on volunteers in order to work.

The more civic minded people may want to consider running for city government in order to be able to make a positive change. City government is a great way to be able to make your voice and your vote count when it comes to things like policy and infrastructure alike.

They are also generally more willing to look other people in the eye and smile more often. When people who are used to this social closeness move to a large city, they may feel quite lonely and out of place because very few people smile or say hello. Meanwhile, those who are used to being disconnected from other people and move into a small town may feel uncomfortable having others say hello and introduce themselves all of the time. They feel like their privacy is being violated.

Transportation is another issue that is quite different between the two locations. In a large city, there will be a big, complicated network of transportation options. These networks can be quite difficult to understand and navigate if you have never had to do it before. In addition, walking down a block in a large city is much farther than walking a block in a smaller town.

Lastly, one can make a difference by going to town hall meeting and city council meetings and expressing opinions and ideas to those who are in attendance. It is a good way to bring attention to the important issues which might come up.

All of these things can be done locally ion a small town level, and all have the chance to change things up for the better. The effort that people put in is directly reflected by the results they are able to get.

Making a difference in a small town is something that can be done. Being able to be heard and to do good in an area brings a sense of satisfaction that is difficult to explain in full, but offers contentment in knowing that your voice matters.




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