Things are rather 'messy' ( politically, economically, socially) in my neck of the woods . I'm not surprised. I've even anticipated the situation. Poor management, high corruption, an extremely 'mixed' population - can lead to nothing good.
What bothers me most is the threat of food shortage. If I mention that to people, they react with a smile of disbelief (after all, lots of food is thrown away daily by individuals, families, restaurants, stores).
There are a couple of reasons that trigger my thoughts on the above matter.
It's not only the Holocaust background of my late mother eating potatoe peels (on a good day) in the Ghetto, not only the ongoing russian- ukrainian war preventing a smooth supply of wheat to the world. It's also the very fickle climate having a disastruous impact on food growth , distribution , and all that has to be done to feed the world.
Will food crisis (that usually starts with a rise in prices ) lead us back to some sort of nomadic lifestyle, relocation, perhaps?!
Possibly. Relocation might or might not help. What's sure is that it requires a lot of planning especially where families with little kids are concerned. One also needs an additional passport, languages, money, right timing (you cannot relocate at the last moment, as you won't be able even to come near a plane, certainly not be on the plane itself).
Age does have a say in this. People of the third age, like myself, are not keen on relocation, for obvious reasons. They'll stay where they are with whatever comes their way. No energy for new beginnings, although - 'never say never', might apply to them too.
Anyway, I believe in God, in God's guidance and protection - and that gives me the peace of mind I need to carry on with my everyday life, regardless of the increasing unrest around me. I'm grateful for that.
Sadly I think that things are, as you put it, 'messy' in most of the world at the moment. I watch in fear. And hope that sense will prevail.
ReplyDeleteYou're right EC. Things are messy everywhere. However, if you live in a big country with lots of territory and resources, you might be able to survive the mess.
DeleteIsrael is tiny, poor, thorn by external wars, and by internal religious-people's origin conflicts; so, only God knows what the outcome will be.
I know you are talking about a major, world-wide crisis. But on a very local scale, can you and your neighbours grow your own plants to the level of self sufficiency? I could grow potato, onion, tomato, peas, beans, parsley etc.. One neighbour can grow apples, oranges, figs and lemons and another neighbour has plenty of chicken eggs.
ReplyDeleteThis would operate as an urban kibbutz :)
I'm afraid, one can't separate food shortage from the general mess in the country. Unless someone (USA) or something intervenes, the county's slowly but steadily approaching some sort of cvil war.
DeleteA serious problem and scary
ReplyDeleteWell, Christine, I do try to raise serious problems in my blog. Sometimes, we learn useful things from readers' suggestions.
DeleteYou haven't mentioned the name of your burnt homeland. Yes, climate has become frightening (see the recent fires in the Greek islands and in Hawai).
ReplyDeleteFaith is important; it keeps our head above, and helps us carry on.
Dearest Duta,
ReplyDeleteLike you—I believe in God.
That is the MAIN problem at this time and age that so many people have no Faith and think they can do it all on their own. They worship the money—follow the greed and with that all evil things are on the rise. All high morals are off the table...
May the world return to God!
Hugs,
Mariette
You're so right, Mariette, in pointing at the Main problem of our times! I pity those who disregard Faith and worship money. They are wrong. We are nothing without our belief in God.
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DeleteMariette, love you and love what you said!
DeleteI think there is political corruption everywhere now. It's sad. I also believe in God and agree with Mariette above that so many have strayed from that.
ReplyDelete"May the world return to God" - as Mariette says. It will help restore some sanity to it, make people behave like human beings again.
DeleteAmen.
DeleteThe effects of climate change are evident for sure. The fires and floods in Canada this year are extreme. The waters around this island are warmer than usual which means hurricanes, which were diminished to storms by the time they reached us, may not diminish any more. Individuals can only prepare so much, our homes aren’t built for these new conditions and neither is the infrastructure.
ReplyDeleteWe do what we can and pray.
Climate is a major worry. We are not prepared for its 'whims'. Islands seem to be the 'first responders', but not only. Waves of Heat and endless rains have hit main countries in Europe. That's scary.
DeleteI'm so sorry to hear about the uncertainties you are facing at this time, Duta. But when you trust in God, He will look out for you and give you His peace that passes all understanding.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Exactly. I put my trust in God. I'm too little and too insignificant to know what to do when trouble occurs. I have to believe God will take care of things.
DeleteI hear you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenn. I'm always glad for a listening ear. Blogs are the right places for lending an ear to a fellow blogger.
DeleteI think you did a good job of summing up the solution in the last paragraph.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kathy. I truly believe having Faith in God is the right option.
DeleteGod offers us peace if we wish to have it. It is comforting to me to know and think about that. The world, I'm afraid is not doing well and will only get worse. But, there is always hope that people will wake up, I guess I just don't have faith in that option. Have a good weekend, Duta.
ReplyDeleteThat makes two of us. I don't believe either in the possibility that people "will wake up".
DeleteWishing you a wonderful weekend, Bill!
Yes, the whole world seems to be in turmoil, and Israel in particular. I think of you when I see unrest there on the news and competing forces. I can't blame anyone who has known real hardship for worrying about food. Those of us who lived through a war, where our homes were in the conflict, families broken up by military service and child evacuation, years of deprivation, see this can happen. I pray for your safety, dear Duta.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your prayer, Boud.
DeleteYou're right ,of course, about the turmoil, and based on your life experience, you seem to understand those worrying about food.
I think you and I and those of our generation will be OK in that area. Not that it might not be more expensive or some things much less available. That's already happening. But in first world countries, at least for our time, I think we'll still be able to get what we need, if not always what we want or enough of it at the right price. What I really worry about in thiis area are those in more challenged countries that are already facing food issues as well as for the future generations. I think it's going to hit them far harder than us.
ReplyDeleteWell, que sera, sera, whatever will be will be.
DeleteI have to correct you, though. I don't think I live in a first world country. It only looks like that,
The world is the same every where...
ReplyDeleteSo what you're saying Ashok, is that there's nowhere to go to.
DeleteLike Bound, I think of you also when I read about Israel. It's so true how important the friendships we make on the blogs become. I'm sure that food shortages, as well as a climate too hot to live in, will result in a great movement of people who may or may not be welcome in the countries where they hope to live.
ReplyDeleteHi, Inger. Glad you think of me. Let's hope the heat will subside, and sanity will return to the people running the country.
DeleteHopefully a food crisis can be avoided.
ReplyDeleteYes, hopes are that food shortage can and will be avoided.
DeleteIn my United States, too many are waving aside the terrible heat waves and other obviously signs of a changing (not for the better) climate, such as water shortages in some places and floods in other. Too many, also, have never faced the hardship of war or even the Great Depression. I wish I could be more optimistic. I think more of us than we have to think will have to relocate and refugees are rarely welcome.
ReplyDeleteClimate is becoming very scary: waves of heat, fires, floodings. On top of that,the russian-ukrainian war which could escalate and lead to a nuclear war.
ReplyDeleteYou are realistic Alana; so am I. It's hard to think in optimistic terms, when we see the overall picture.
Yes older folks will probably stay put, but those are the ones that usually need the help the most at times. So sad. Janice
ReplyDeleteIndeed, it's the older people that need help most of the time. and so they'll stay where they are., and not make things worse for themselves and surroundings.
DeleteThe world is rather a mess from what I hear and read Duta. Most of us down here can grow our own vegetables and fruit if we wish to and I don't believe there is a shortage as yet in our country.
ReplyDeleteWe have corruption of course in Australia in the political circles by some members, such a shame.
I hope things improve over your way but they don't usually till after 'things' have erupted and the mess cleaned out to begin all over again. Praying that that doesn't happen Duta. Take care.
Shortage is not here yet, but with Climate Change and corruption , it could pop up in no time. People should be on the alert , and not trust the authorities.
DeleteLook what happened in Hawai - an entire town got burnt; the fire alarms were not functioning.
I stated too that food is missing sometimes, the excuse is that we don't have enough truck drivers etc etc. I am from the generation when a lot of young Germans went to Israel to built a country. After the horrors of the holocaust, people were looking for peace .... and then came the next generation and peace was finished. It's so sad what this beautiful country has become.
ReplyDeleteSad, very sad. I'm afraid that even if there won't be shortage of food, there will be no money to buy it. Corruption has it all.
DeleteThe world is not in a good place at the moment and it is extremely concerning.
ReplyDeleteHere in the UK (and other countries) In recent times we have experienced food shortages and rationing as to how many packets of certain foods/vegetables we can buy. Harvests and availability have not been so good and many have been weather (or war) affected.
What will our winter months bring ... we will have to see.
My good wishes to you.
All the best Jan
Hopefully, the rationing , mentioned by you was temporary. I'm also thinking of what winter has in store for us. Climate fury worries me.
DeleteWishing you, Jan, the very Best!
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DeleteYes the rationing, thankfully, only lasted a short while.
However, with the rather strange weather that so many countries have been experiencing I do wonder what the winter months may bring ... we wait to see.
All the best Jan
Thanks for the update , Jan. As for the weather now and in winter, may God help us! Only He Can.
DeleteGreat post and very well written, what I liked the most is that "many sorts of food are thrown away daily by restaurants and stores, I don't know from where they brought the money to buy all that food?
ReplyDeleteThank you Space for your kind words. Good question: where does the money come from? Answer: corruption.
ReplyDeleteI understand your concerns. I worry about a water shortage. As always, good post.
ReplyDeleteWater is a constant worry in our region: hardly any rain (only during the three winter months if we're lucky), warm to hot weather most of the year.
DeleteThanks, Sandra, for the compliment in your last sentence of the comment.
Some people waste food while others are starving..today I saw a garbage bin outside a huge bakery that's loaded with all sorts of bread...I was so shocked to see that. The supermarkets these days do give those not so fresh produce to the shelters.
ReplyDeleteIt happens to me too that I'm shocked seeing food thrown out. Something should be done about that on the educational level both at home and at schools.
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