In times of great social challenges there is the ever abiding temptation to believe that as an individual one is powerless.Today we are confronted with serious challenges like voting rights,equity for women ,a balanced approach to immigration and marriage equality.These are only a few of the significant issues and they will never become positive outcomes if each of us waits for others to become involved.In my lifetime every great social issue began with the courage of one apparently powerless individual whose courage led to massive positive social change.The time is now, and the power of one waits for each of us to get involved.