Elusive time
I have been reminiscing about the Sydney Bridge Run I did last Sunday in support of Plan's 'Because I am a Girl' campaign. How has a week managed to pass me by? How is it that time seems timeless?
Yes, I've been busy do all manner of things interesting, important, challenging, mundane, poignant, but where has it gone?
And can you imagine what it's like to be a young girl in a third world country wasting your daylight hours walking to collect water for your family? Or cooking and cleaning for your family to the detriment of your own welfare and growth?
That's what 'Because I am a Girl' aims to eradicate. Check it out for the latest report on the state of girls that was launched in Sydney last Wednesday.
The day of the Sydney Running Festival was, in itself, perfect. The weather conditions were kind to the participants, and the spirit was harmonious and heart-warming. Still there weren't enough people supporting charities and wearing the appropriate slogan-ed garb, but I'll let that pass, for now.
Taking part reminded me of just how lucky I am. As I walked towards, and then under, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, I marvelled at my sense of freedom. Freedom to take part without constraint. Freedom to choose how to spend my time. Freedom to be.
I did manage to scare a few of my fellow entrants however. I'm often over-taken by an enormous dose of gratitude when participating in community events and charity challenges. This time I left my sunglasses at home so when my spontaneous-yet-almost-anticipated tears fell, they were in full view. No shield for my vulnerability. Thank you to the kind people who stopped to ask if I was okay. I was more than okay. I was exultant!
Thank you too to everyone who supported my September challenge in a bid to end global poverty. Your friendship, generosity, goodwill and community spirit astound me and continue to buoy me up.
If you would still like to make a difference, please visit www.gofundraise.com.au/judithcantor and donate to this incredibly important cause. For a few dollars, you could change the prosperity of an entire community. Can you picture it, clean water, enough food, equal opportunity to learn?
And whether you are in a position to spare some change or not, remember, grab on to your opportunities and make the most of them. Every day.
Thank you.
I have been reminiscing about the Sydney Bridge Run I did last Sunday in support of Plan's 'Because I am a Girl' campaign. How has a week managed to pass me by? How is it that time seems timeless?
Yes, I've been busy do all manner of things interesting, important, challenging, mundane, poignant, but where has it gone?
And can you imagine what it's like to be a young girl in a third world country wasting your daylight hours walking to collect water for your family? Or cooking and cleaning for your family to the detriment of your own welfare and growth?
That's what 'Because I am a Girl' aims to eradicate. Check it out for the latest report on the state of girls that was launched in Sydney last Wednesday.
The day of the Sydney Running Festival was, in itself, perfect. The weather conditions were kind to the participants, and the spirit was harmonious and heart-warming. Still there weren't enough people supporting charities and wearing the appropriate slogan-ed garb, but I'll let that pass, for now.
Taking part reminded me of just how lucky I am. As I walked towards, and then under, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, I marvelled at my sense of freedom. Freedom to take part without constraint. Freedom to choose how to spend my time. Freedom to be.
I did manage to scare a few of my fellow entrants however. I'm often over-taken by an enormous dose of gratitude when participating in community events and charity challenges. This time I left my sunglasses at home so when my spontaneous-yet-almost-anticipated tears fell, they were in full view. No shield for my vulnerability. Thank you to the kind people who stopped to ask if I was okay. I was more than okay. I was exultant!
Thank you too to everyone who supported my September challenge in a bid to end global poverty. Your friendship, generosity, goodwill and community spirit astound me and continue to buoy me up.
If you would still like to make a difference, please visit www.gofundraise.com.au/judithcantor and donate to this incredibly important cause. For a few dollars, you could change the prosperity of an entire community. Can you picture it, clean water, enough food, equal opportunity to learn?
And whether you are in a position to spare some change or not, remember, grab on to your opportunities and make the most of them. Every day.
Thank you.
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