Hurricane Katrina was very real, the damage wide-spread. The effects are still felt today. Cue the Bali tsunami. A torrent of water so tall and so menacing, capable of taking lives in an instant and claim it did. With no disregard to the economic impact, the human impact was by far the most devastating. These are all recent history and I must say there have always been natural disasters since the day the Earth was created.
Time flies but it never forgets. The recent earthquake in Sichuan, China not only shook the ground, but also triggered a vortex of anguish and helplessness. Many lives were snuffed out in an instant while countless lie in hospitals all over China. The state flag was at half-mast representing a nation in mourning. Questions no doubt run through people's minds. Why did this happen? Why did it have to happen now? Why did it happen to us? Unfortunately, there is no answer to that. If there was a simple answer to give, it would be that it was an act of God. Nature can be giving, yet in the whole cycle of life, humans are insignificant in the face of Mother Gaia. So what can we do?
There are things we can do. Sending aid is just one of them. Many have lost their homes, their livelihood and loved ones. Necessities can be taken care of at least as much as possible but no one can replace human life. Mourn for them, but never give up. They would want their loved ones to be strong and live on. It isn't easy but on one ever said it was. Know that they would be there looking out for you so carry on and live your lives to the fullest. Pretty words they may be, but there is some logic in this.
Until next time, may peace be with those who have lost loved ones in the earthquake.
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