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A Thought For The Day... If You Have Food In Your Fridge, You're Richer Than 75% Of The World ♥
in I Want... Inspiration!, I Want... Life!, I Want... Change!13 Jul 2010 | 12 Comments
Oh, perspective. You beautiful little creature!
''If you have food in your fridge, clothes on your back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep you are richer than 75% of the world.
If you have money in the bank, your wallet, and some spare change you are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy.
If you woke up this morning with more health than illness you are more blessed than the million people who will not survive this week.
If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the agony of imprisonment or torture, or the horrible pangs of starvation vou are luckier than 500 million people alive and suffering.
If you can read this message you are more fortunate than 3 billion people in the world who cannot read it at all.''
♥
xoxo
Comments (12)
This is a great article for sure. I have bookmarked the site so that I can keep track of your progress in the future. Thanks and keep up the great work.
18 Aug 2010, Hostess Roma, http://www.eyeonmodel.com
i just posted this exact same image on my blog last week! i love it!
it's my desktop background too...i need the reminder.
22 Jul 2010, Michelle, http://whollyafool.wordpress.com
Great post. It is a fabulous reminder to know that I'm "spoiled" compared to the rest of the world, and I am so, so grateful for everything that I have. Some barely have the essentials they need to survive. One day I want to give to those less fortunate in some way. It's the least I could do!
17 Jul 2010, Brittany, http://delicium.wordpress.com
This is such an important thing to remember, and one that we (almost all) forget - thanks for the reminder!
17 Jul 2010, Katie, http://perkytoafault.com
This has to go in the "Do not forget" folder of our minds. I think that we often need a reality check and this little image gives you one in less than a minute.
15 Jul 2010, Julie, http://juliettemaxwell.com
I definitely needed to read this. Needed a little perspective from the constant *want want want* for needless items. Thank you!!
15 Jul 2010, Ashley, http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com
Wow! This is a really beautiful message. It really makes you feel a bit selfish and guilty for any bad moods or feelings you have displayed over the past few days. :/
15 Jul 2010, Cafe Fashionista, http://cafefashionista.blogspot.com
That is a really lovely thought. It really puts everything into perspective.
14 Jul 2010, Fickle Red Riding Hood, http://fickleredridinghood.blogspot.com
Nice
14 Jul 2010, Te, http://musicamor.com/vinny/sparkleface/blog/
It's definitely good to read things like this once in a while and remember how extremely lucky we really are. :)
14 Jul 2010, leia, leiasdelights.com
So true.
14 Jul 2010, Katie
I had a bad day at work today and this reminded me how lucky I am to have a job at all -- to be able to earn money and work and but things... I felt guilty after reading this but it was a good reminder.
14 Jul 2010, Rainbows And Heels, http://twitter.com/rainbowsandheel
