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Over recent days a lot of attention has been focussed on dual tragedies in Japan of the earthquake/s and Tsunamis. The media it seems wants to keep us informed of other peoples misfortune, to keep us afraid of something and while the events on all levels reflect a humanitarian loss, there is still cause for gratitude.
Over recent days a lot of attention has been focussed on dual tragedies in Japan of the earthquake/s and Tsunamis. The media it seems wants to keep us informed of other peoples misfortune, to keep us afraid of something and while the events on all levels reflect a humanitarian loss, there is still cause for gratitude.
As one Australian residing there as a an English teacher said to her mother, after it was discovered she had survived despite a malicious report that said the opposite, the focus and support needs to be on the humanity here and not spent on people who feed off others misfortune....she has chosen to stay on to offer whatever help she can.
From her example comes the thought that you change what you can, help where you can and not be concerned about things you have no control over.
Life is finite and if our focus is not exclusively on ourselves then a lot more can be achieved. There are many I work with who are stuck like rats on a treadmill. Focussing on problems rather than solutions.
However if no solutions come to mind, maybe some else may have one.
However if no solutions come to mind, maybe some else may have one.
It's interesting to note how even those who claim no spiritual allegiance will pray when confronted with overwhelming issues.
There is a body of evidence that show the power of praying. While it may not make a difference with earthquakes and tsunamis it can make a difference to survivors along with other human support.
When my son was very young there was a plaque over his bed that said "God lets me help when he makes miracles." It's true, even a child is a miracle. Human hope and courage can sometimes seem miraculous.
So too are the unfolding lessons from the last week in Japan.
I ask anyone reading this to think about being grateful for what you have and asking yourself "what can I do to help?"
If you then genuinely desire to help a way will become apparent.
Today a friend from a country near Japan expressed concerns about radiation and other more immediate issues. After meditating on a response I was lead to this inspiring song performed by Scott Dyer.
In gratitude
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