Watching & waiting

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As many have watched the events unfold on what some would say tragic event unfold on the news. It is a little heartbreaking to watch yet difficult to turn away when we're overloaded with images of struggle & hardship of the people there then to fascinating yet saddening photos over a phenomenal natural event. No one saw March 11th, 2011 would expect to happen like this, especially to the people of Japan. From a 9.0 earthquake that shook the northern region, its rippled effect...quite literally from the waves of tsunamis that extended as far as across the Pacific Ocean.

Yet think of this...through the smoke and mirrors of the event...lets break it down from the constant waves of the media showing images upon images & stories upon stories of word play on what's going on.

Seeing how folks survived a 9.0 earthquake was a testament to their technology, preparedness & readiness. It wasn't so much a earthquake that rocked Japan's foundation, more so the 30ft high tsunami that crashed onto the shore & swept countless numbers of people into the sea. Now with a nuclear accident in the horizon, precautions are made & people take action to what may happen there. Perish the thought another Chernobyl happens on top of this.

Now don't get me wrong, there's nothing heartless behind what is said.

Someone out there has a friend, a family or a relative in Japan. People pick up the pieces, wonder where will they go next? Those who are missing or unaccounted for are still being sought for with that little bit of hope left in their hearts that they're alive & okay. Folks lost their homes, their livelihoods & priceless memories that were saved can never be replaced by money.

This indeed was its own unique tragedy like many disasters, natural or not that have proceeded this.

What can you do other than just watch all of this happen & wonder what will happen because of this? You can donate even a penny, nickel or dime to a foundation that's aiding relief? Pray? You can, no one is stopping you.

In the end, you have to admire some of the basics of human compassion. Regardless of the wars, the political dissonance & religious difference, when faced with hardship & struggle after something tragic like this, we come together with no difference of race & religion to help out those in need.