The Devastation Of Japan
Posted: Saturday, March 12, 2011
by Sydney Harrell
When I heard about this, I could only put myself in their position. Family members dead, dying and injured, homes wrecked beyond repair, belongings destroyed.
So, I ask you to try to put yourself in their place for a moment. Don’t just think “Aw, poor Japan.” Really take a moment to imagine their pain, sorrow and heartbreak. These people’s lives have been completely torn apart and uprooted.
Nature is unpredictable, and does not pick favorites. No matter what your weathermen tell you. They’re weathermen, not psychics. This could have easily happened to America, or what ever country you, the reader, are in. So take a moment to feel Japan’s pain.
I am horrified that any human being could be so selfish and heartless. And so was everyone else, judging from the comments she received.
I was also horrified when people began posting “Japan was destroyed by God, The Lord’s wrath.”
God did not do this. It was a NATURAL DISASTER.
If this had happened to America, where I’m at, then I would want people to care, and say prayers to whatever God/Goddess they believe in. Whether prayers work or not, at least it shows that you care about the victims of natural disasters like this.
Regardless of our religion, race, country, etc-
We should be there for our fellow humans when something devastating like this happens to them, no matter who or where they are.
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)Healing, they need now healing - a very powerful force of spiritual healing. It is possible for everybody to use their inner meditative energies to heal those in trouble. This is a moment for spiritual awakening for the whole of mankind. These are all wake up calls from Mother Nature. Good article Sydney.I agree DM, I hope everyone else sees that too.
Thanks for the comment,
-Sydney
I was in Japan in the 60s, an R&R from Vietnam. The Japanese people made a big impression on me their very kind and courteous. In fact my older brother married a Japanese girl when he was in Japan in the 50s. My sister in laws family resides in Osaka Japan I believe they were safe from most of the destruction.Good article SydneyThanks, David, I appreciate it. From what I know of them they're kind people. There are some Japanese over here where I live, and every single one of them is polite and courteous, just as you described.
Thanks for commenting,
-Sydney
I agree with you Sydney. We should have compassion that spurs action. We have friends whose son, daughter in law and new granddaughter - born 15 minutes before the quake - are hopefully leaving Japan as I write this. They have seen the devastation first hand. Our friends' kids get to leave. God help those who will live and rebuild their country.
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