Writing sometimes seems so empty.
Writing about my life, my petty woes about the internet connection.
When I read something like this I almost feel guilty for the way I live. I feel guilty about living in an apartment, about having an internet connection, a computer, or even a refrigerator!
I wonder what an alien visiting this planet would think of us humans as a species, while some of us drowning in poverty, others are drowning in decadence.
I am squat in the middle, but still feel guilty about not doing more. Some people are doing though, and showing us that small beginnings are also significant in this world torn between need and greed.
Swami Vivekananda once said “An ounce of effort is better than tons of tall talk”, and I like it the best of all his quotes.
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Lofter, I am trying to send some help to some kids back in India, but since I have not been earning much these past months it has trickled down.
Ely, Capisco bene che ne dici, e come tu sai, io penso sempre cosi, e provo ad aiutare quelli bambini in India che posso. Ti scrivo un e.mail cara, ciao, e grazie per venire qui cosi spesso:)
Just today , when my husband and I having lunch, we have spoken about it. We was eating a rich dish of pasta and tomato, meat and vegetables, when through television cruels images from Africa and starving children hit us, a punch in my stomach and obviously it isn’t the first time, but my husband told me, that only a tiny part of money goes to Unicef of other associations.LOL
I can tolerate children obese in the most part of the world and many others starving and deprived of everything. It can sounds so hypocritical, but it’s true. What can I do? I think to deal with the question it’s too hard but, to be filled with indignation it is the least I can do.
What amazes me is that so many people go through life without ever noticing the stark contrast. And that to our shame.
I work with World Vision and have got to “meet” some really great kids! If it’s something you can afford to do, it’s well worth doing! 😀
Darc, yes, we cannot escape these thoughts if we have a conscience.
Mckenzie,
You are so right. Swami Vivekananda was an example for us all.
It wasn’t until a recent class that I’ve sought to be more aware of what I am doing that impacts, not only the earth, but the people living on it. Just because, maybe, we aren’t doing big, noticable things, it doesn’t mean we aren’t doing anything. The smallest act is helpful. And a bunch of small acts put together is a change, indeed. Anyway. Nice quote at the end.
Interesting thoughts. Something I dance with on a regular basis, too.