Poverty of the heart

 

Its 2009 a year before South Africa shows the world what it’s made of. 2010, the soccer world cup is on its way and yet we are stuck in the middle of an immense economic resection. Could this be the root of the problem or is it much deeper than wealth?

 

Looking at this country from a 13 year old point of view is quite a shock. The rich is stealing from the poor, the most influential leaders setting immoral examples for the future generation of this country. A famous writer once quoted, “our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate but that we are powerful beyond measure.” I believe that South Africa has a great amount of potential just waiting to be discovered. We just have to put aside our problems and work together as a nation to bring out the best in our people. Thinking long and hard about our situation bought me to a conclusion, South Africans have a problem. A problem so big they try to cover it up by finding an excuse. That excuse of course has to do with your status, financial that is. The real problem, and this shouldn’t come as much of a shock, is poverty of the heart.

Many people say home is where the heart lies, but with over 67,8% of the population getting divorced how can this be true?

Being a kid from a broken home cannot be easy, and I am thankful that I have not had to go through this. The heartache and confusion, mixed emotions and many sleepless nights wondering if you will ever make it through this alive! The answer to this problem is just one word, 4 letters, LOVE.