I don't usually get hard out involved in political action...but recent comments by our minister for trade and foreign affairs that relate to our country's aid donations have concerned me...as they have many others as is evident from the formation of the website http://www.dontcorruptaid.org.nz/ It's well worth a read to see what our government is proposing to do, and who will lose out as a result...but rather than me explain it, go read it for yourself...and then have your say...let's show the government they were voted in because we thought they might do a better job of listening to the people!
You can also find some good articles and discussion on the topic at
http://www.humanitarianchronicle.com/
Don't Corrupt Aid
Lent
Lent is the time from Ash Wednesday to Easter, where traditionally Christians have fasted from certain things in order to re-center their lives on God and change habits and mindsets. Last year I went without all drinks other than water and stayed clear of confectionery, which was excellent for my health and got me into the habit of drinking water, but this year I wanted something that would impact my life outside of food. So my wife and I have been lenting from TV for a week now and it's amazing...we have so much more time...talk so much more...read our Bibles more...and get so much more done - not to mention getting to bed earlier and therefore being less tired! It's actually very freeing to choose to opt out of what is considered 'normal' in order to have a better quality of life. So I don't see the sports news every morning and night now...who cares? I have a more relaxed and centered lifestyle and an even better relationship with my wife, and am being way more productive while seemingly having more time for everything. Come the end of lent, I'm not sure I want things to go back to the way they were...maybe I'll just keep lenting!
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