Interesting video concept, as it makes you realise the little things in which we take for granted. A few home truths were hit during this video. The sad truth is that we live in a selfish generation, in which I too play a part in. We are lucky to live in a society (western) that even though it is many much flawed, provides the basic necessity that we as humans need. Please place significance on the word need. It makes you think and evaluate yourself, what do we place as need and want in our life’s. Capitalism and effective marketing has blurred the line between need and want, making us put significance on the things we want rather than what we need. Ask yourself, when was the last time I actively had a positive impact on someone else, like being a supportive friend.
After all the Chanel, LVs, Gucci and all the other designer named brands, ask yourself a question are you truly happy and content. The sad truth is that most of you would reply No, because there’s always going to be something that you want and issues that are clearly unavoidable. I study economics which is the management of limited resources for infinite wants, which highlights the lack of contentment that we have as a society. We have turned into a generation of consumerism, where self-worth and identity is measured by their material worth rather than the character of a person. This leads into issues such as insecurities, debt, crime, etc. which many are now faced with. I’ve always had a philosophy that giving is better than receiving, which means putting others needs before yours. My faith as a Christian reinforces this point, here’s a few verses that highlight the importance of helping those in need: Acts 20:35 In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to re Philippians 2:4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Matthew 25:35-46 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you? There is pure joy when you genuinely help people. This could be as little as helping an old person carry heavy groceries or taking the time to talk to a homeless person. The little you do can really go a long way. UK Food Waste Facts & Statistics states that almost 50% of the total amount of food thrown away in the UK comes from our homes. We throw away 7 million tonnes of food and drink from our homes every year in the UK, and more than half of this is food and drink we could have eaten. According to WRAP UK “the cost of this unused clothing is around £30 billion”. Have a think of how you can turn your waste into a blessing. This is something that applies to me as it’s given me a rethink of how I can help and bless others. Stephanie Itimi
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Francisca
12/17/2014 11:41:50 am
very truthful and touching article we need to wake up to help our brothers and sisters in need. Well done Stephanie
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