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| Hungry people in the world - 2010 |
Following on from my thoughts the other day about people not wanting to wake up because they may be facing another day of starvation I was wondering a few days ago what to have for my dinner. There was nothing in my well-stocked larder and fridge that I particularly fancied at that moment.
I suddenly thought just how lucky I am. How lucky anyone reading this blog is. There are over 900 million hungry people in the world - Hunger Notes.
I don't have to ask whether I can eat today. I don't have to ask what I can eat today. I have the luxury of saying to myself 'What would I like to eat today?'
I should be thankful for the least of those options but that I have the choice I am truly thankful.
I should be thankful for the least of those options but that I have the choice I am truly thankful.
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How right you are: 'What would I LIKE to eat today'. The pie graph is salutary, too. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAs one of the most socially aware people I know I'm sure that you are very conscious of the issue anyway.
DeleteDoesn't it just make you count your blessings?
ReplyDeleteI moan about having to eat what I've got to eat instead of what I'd like to eat...but at least I eat, which is more than can be said of so many people in this world.
I support a charity called "Mary's Meals" (http://www.marysmeals.org/)where the children have to go to school to get a meal. Not only do they get a full belly, they get an education too.
Some of my eBay money went off last month, and it was money well spent.
SP
At least SP you do something practical in this field which I do not (none of the charities support happen to be directly involved in alleviating poverty) and I can't recall every hearing you complain about what you eat.
Deleteand here I am two hours after supper, still feeling full
ReplyDeletethankful I am too
I know the feeling Norma.
DeleteThat is exactly why I hate letting go anything to waste. I rather buy less and top up when needed than having to throw food away. Not that it makes any difference to the 900 hungry millions out there, but it makes a difference to my conscience.
ReplyDeleteI often wonder how come I was so lucky to be born where I was born, to parents who were able and willing to provide me with a wonderful childhood, in an age and place where I have so many choices.
I'm trying to improve, honest I am. As to why we are who we are.....well that could take us weeks of discussion and we'd never either know nor reach a conclusion.
DeleteDoes thankfulness have to be connected with guilty conscience and/or comparing oneself with others less fortunate? It struck me just now that it often seems to be (and I don't mean you in particular).
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