Tragedy

I've often wondered why it takes a tragedy of monumental force to bring out the good in people. As soon as something horrific happens people rush to assist. They go to the area to physically assist, they send money, they pray, they are kinder individuals.

Two natural tragedies have and are occurring right now. Torrential rains and flooding in Louisiana and an earthquake in Italy. Home are lost, lives are lost, the future is affected for thousands of people. In addition, humans have created tragedies by carelessness which has resulted in fires destroying many acres of land in California

The aftermath brings back a sense of normality for those who were not the victims. People go back to their regular routines. Some continue to help but, sadly, most do not. The most recent tragedy is forgotten until the next occurs.

I suppose this is how Mother Nature keeps reminding us that we are here for each other. Maybe one day when this is not just something that becomes apparent when the world is in turmoil, the tragedies will cease. Maybe one day we will find it the norm to assist others with physical help, monetary help, with prayer and kindness just because it is the "right" thing to do. We've been taught this by the masters: Jesus, Buddha, Mohammad and so many more. I guess we are slow learners.

Today my prayers are for those people affected by the flooding and the earthquakes and the fires and the wars and on and on. But more than that my prayers are for all of us that we may discover the compassion within each of us on a daily basis.

Peace and blessings,

Mareda

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