aching pains

All over Mexico, civilians farm everyday to make their wage. Even though this activity is highly strenuous, it does not stop many from doing it. This old lady has on her back many pounds of corn. Even in her old age, she works harder than many young people work. When I look at this pictures, I think about how much potential humans have. Sometimes we often tell ourselves that we worked hard enough, or we can't go any farther, so we stop. We stop before we have even achieved our full potential. When we do this we limit ourselves of achieving incredible fetes. I have a lot of respect for those who work on the farm all day. Just like this lady they don't make excuses: the work is not done until it is done.
Looking at this pictures also saddens me. A lady who has done her turn in the work can not stop, otherwise she can provide. If she did not work, there would be no food, so wouldn't be able to live. Though I am extremely impressed by this women's perseverance, it is sad that she can't stop even when her body is worn. In this nation it is expected to not have to work when old. I completely agree that once one has put in their contributions, they deserve a break as they near the end of their life, but should it really be an expectation? Many parts in the world, this is not the case. They must work even if their body can no handle it. To me, this picture sends a bitter sweet story. It is a great message of perseverance, and never giving in. It is also a message of the world outside our "bubble." 



Salgado, Sebastio. Migrations: Humanity in Transition. New York. 1998. 282. Print.