One of the tenets of empowerment theory is that an increase in personal self-efficacy creates a higher potential for social action (Langer & Lietz, 2015, p. 173). Therefore, when they empower individuals, they become stones that create ripples in their own lives. An example of this idea occurs when an entire system changes as a result of one person changing (Langer & Lietz, 2015, p. 38). Various other social work theories, such as empowerment or narrative, also emphasize a dual perspective. This perspective involves simultaneously considering consumers' circumstances and the social forces or ripples that influence their position in society (Langer & Lietz, 2015, pp. 173, 188). Indeed, ecosystem theory adheres to this logic, and social workers apply it to a wide range of professional activities (Langer & Lietz, 2015, pp. 42, 164). By helping consumers understand how institutions and socialization affect them, social workers open a door to possible social action. Some professionals drive social action personally rather than through a consumer. An example of this is driving the creation or change of policies at the macro level, even if the intention is to benefit consumers. Although Mother Teresa was not a social worker, she worked at both micro and macro levels to create ripples