is the host of Reena’s Exploration Challenge.
Most of us are crossing over from one season to another, in different parts of the world. Some may travel to other parts of the globe to escape the harshness in one. It is nice and predictable. It keeps us busy preparing for the next course of action, and yet another.
What happens when we see nothing at the other end?
That is today’s one-word prompt to challenge your thinking, folks…
PROMPT #107
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According to some the gap between the haves and have nots is unbridgeable. They usually are those people who have created this gap. Right now the divide between the rich and the poor is widening into a chasm and the middle class, which is the most important part of the society, is shrinking rapidly.
The statistics say that the top 5% of world population holds around 75% of the total wealth of the world, while 95% of population holds the rest of 25% of the wealth. ( Source; Wikipedia)
So apparently, it seems that indeed this gap is unbridgeable.
But is that really so?
Can we not share the resources and funds with those in desperate need of them?
It really is not an impossible task. We just need to think humanely. As they say “sharing is caring” But do we really care?
Do we care that millions of people go hungry every day?
Do we care that millions of children cannot go to school because they can’t afford the cost of education?
Do we care that people fall sick everyday because they don’t have clean drinking water?
The number of philanthropic people and organizations working to better the lives of these people are not enough to make a significant impact on the situation.
We need more people to join in in the efforts.
We need more awareness.
We need to care more!
Do we care?
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The prompt;
Incorporate the word in your piece – be it fiction, poetry, essay, anecdotes, memories or any other format that you choose. It is okay, if you do not include the word, but capture the spirit and let it reflect in your work.
Post it on your blog, and link it up here. If the pingback does not work, please copy paste the link in Comments. Tag it ‘Reena’s Exploration Challenge’ for easy search in the blog roll.
Enjoy a blast of creativity…
#Keepitalive
#ReenasExplorationChallenge
Keep it alive 
I care. signed frustrated
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Indeed you do. Most people like us do. Those who can do something, probably don’t! That needs to change.
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Great, but you’re addressing the wrong people. You reckon the top 5% read WP? Cos they’re the ones who need to share it around a bit. The rest of ys are trying to survive.
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Thanks. I have no access to the top 5% of the world but I was expressing my opinions.
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🙂 Alas, we cannot reach those who matter.
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I think spreading the message also helps.
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We care to the extent of forwarding social media posts, or giving something in charity. What is needed in capability building, so this less privileged section does not depend on any one any more.
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You are absolutely right. Practical steps need to be taken. Thanks for sharing your feedback.
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena and commented:
The unbridgeable gap ….. by Sadje
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Thanks a lot for sharing.
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Powerful message Sadje! Really well expressed! 😀 ❤
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Thanks a lot Deborah.
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Very well said! It’s frightening, isn’t it? Those that hold great control the world.
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Thanks! It is very disturbing. And gives truth to the saying that wealth remains in the hands of a few families
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The situation here in South Africa, which is the most unequal country in the world, truly breaks my heart at times. Little steps are all we ever seem to make.
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As long as there are people who care, there is hope.
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I definitely care!!! I know this was a prompt-based post, but damn, girl, you would be a fantastic speaker to the powers that be. Hell, run for office, I’d vote for you!!!
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Thanks Beckie. We care, and we have to spread the message. You’re very kind.
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Thanks for the mention.
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