Thursday, November 14, 2013
The Aftermath
Well the past 24 hours were pretty interesting... I have to say i knew going in to work an 8 hour shift on an already empty stomach was going to be a challenge, but i had noo idea it would be so difficult. the hardest part of the whole day was not even watching my co-workers devour their lunches, it was really just maintaining my focus and productivity throughout the day. I know this single 24 hour challenge is but a blink in the eye of someone who faces hunger on a daily basis. But really, I have no idea how anyone who is so hungry 24 hours a day gets anything productive done throughout the day. All i could think about was how tired, cold and hungry I was all day. In further reflection, Im not sure if there's anything the money i saved from not eating could have done, and really the only thought I had in order to help solve the hunger problem would be to improve education focusing on self sustaining agriculture. In doing this the hunger stricken could cut out all middle men in the great food chain of globalization, and possibly build local markets with local farmers to create some kind of value for their work as well. Although there are certain absolute conditions that put some of the chronically hungry people at some disposition, something has to be done in order to help solve this incredible crisis facing humanity. Imagine if we could utilize the productivity of every human being on planet earth? the feats could be amazing if we could by-pass socio-economic and education barriers that plague our world today. In the meantime.... i will enjoy the benefits of living in this bountiful country we call the USA and devour this Caniac with from Canes, of course with extra toast instead of cole-slaw, no rookie here.
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In the aspect of fasting, I am in total agreement with you on the productivity part. I had to work an 8 hour shift as well, but my labor is sitting at a desk using my brain and the computer provided. By the end of my eight hours of labor, I was also feeling like I was not very productive. Then I had to go home and try to understand and comprehend the class lesson for that day, which was very difficult.
ReplyDeleteYou are correct in stating that if everyone on the planet could work to together to be productive, there could be no denying what could come out of this scenario. With all the people just in the US and the "rich countries" would fast for one day and combine all that money that was not used on food and give the money to the hungry, there may be no hunger any longer. My savings from the one day of fasting wouldn't be much to help, but if we all pulled together the savings there would be much benefit that would come from it.
Congratulations on enduring and the insightfulness you have provided.