Actions
 |
 |
 |
|
Subscribe
|
|
 |
|
 |
Rate
Overview
19.01.2012 (120 Days Ago)
On the go...my crazy life!
Featured Posts
All of us change this world, every day
All of us change this world, every day
Women change the world, we all do. Good or bad.
Ever since I can remember I wanted to change things in this world, all the injustices.
Why should anybody go without food, basic care, shelter, recognition, love, respect?
The list is endless.
Food, care, shelter, recognition, love, they’re all basic, right?
They’re what makes us human.
Like many women I have too much empathy, I can’t turn it on and off.
It saddens me to hear how people die alone, sometimes going unnoticed for days.
It saddens me to hear how people supposedly bring it on themselves. That simple, eh? Well, let’s see what you’ll say when it happens to you or one of your kind. But even if people do bring it on themselves -for whatever reason- does that justify doing nothing and watching them struggle?
What about the mentally ill, or people who maybe had too much empathy and ended up being worn out by it? What about people who became ill and found themselves unable to support their basic needs?
It saddens me to know so much food is wasted and binned when so many people go hungry.
It makes me mad when I hear people have been prosecuted for “stealing“ food out of supermarket bins, food that was being disposed of.
And I know you’re going to tell me about health and safety. Just don’t.
We all have our part to play. As a child you dream of changing all this, you rebel against all this. I did. Then you grow up and you wonder how you can help. The task seems impossible. Not one person can change this world, it takes all of us. And yes, I know, not all of us are willing. But still with one person here and another there, hopefully it adds up, because we have to hope and carry on.
As a mother, I show my children to respect others, not to make hasty judgements based on appearances.
The smallest things can add to someone's day, a smile, a kind word. Why waste our time lashing out? You read so many negative comments, sarcasm is everywhere. But why? Why this need to put other people down?
Why the jealousy? Why not appreciate what we have?
I've been ill, I still am. Many of you have made a difference, through your kindness you have touched me. I am so grateful for all the messages, the positive vibes, the prayers, the daily wishes and hugs (thank you so much Heidi, I'm thinking of you).
Thank you all for being there for me and not forgetting me. You all bring a change to my day.
I had another message this morning, from someone who had read one of my books. Very humbling, it reminded me of the little girl I once was, taking refuge in books, escaping my reality.
Making people see things from a different angle, that perhaps others did something to them because they were damaged too and empowering yourself and refusing to be damaged, refusing to be a victim. Break the cycle, break any vicious circles. Let's throw them out and stop the guilt, because women are very good at this guilt trip. And I try, and I keep trying. For my children's sake too, I try very hard to make them see, understand.
If you do something wrong, then fine, put your hand up and learn from it. But all these things we had nothing to do with? Such a fine line.
Comments
Order by:
Per page:
-
Marta wrote 112 Days Ago (neutral) 0Bless you Elle, I feel this post to the depths of my being. If I could I would give you such a hug. If there is anything I can ever do for you or to help I will. Love you0 points
|