There are so many things that our culture takes for granted. I know, that is a tag line that is used so much it has definitely lost its meaning.
I am the type of person that takes other people’s problems and where them as a sweater. Then when my own problems seem to pile up sometimes the only think I know to do is shower. That is my release moment. I tell myself the same words that were used to soothe May in the Secret Life of Bees, “Just let the problems roll off your back like the water.” It helps and every time I find myself praying for the people who don’t have the opportunity to detox and recenter.
A couple of years ago I found out that there are some people in the world that are so dehydrated they can’t even cry. Most people in our culture see crying as a weakness, as something you would never want anyone to ever see you doing- and in other countries crying is right. One that is gained through the simple right of water and even taken away by a rank, a rank that will kill you for even trying to show emotion.
Charity : Water has given us a chance to give a basic right to those who need it by giving away your birthday. This year I am giving away my 20th birthday (and what would be Elvis’ 76 birthday) for this cause! If every single one of my friends gives a dollar, I will surpass my goal or $1000.
Give what you can – 1, 10, 20: every penny will count!
Make Me (and Elvis) proud!
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