We have all been glued to the TV and computers of late listening to stories and watching pictures on the horrific events that have occurred on my birthday, Friday March 11th over in Japan.
During the past two years, our world has been shaken by many events which in some cases we as humans have control over but in many circumstances, Mother Nature rules. At a deeper level I believe there is meaning behind what's happening in the sense of human's have an opportunity to stop and think about our actions, how we treat each other and the planet which I think at times we take for granted. Mexico is dealing with horrific crimes against people related to drug wars; Australia, New Zealand, Chili, Pakistan have dealt with earthquakes and terrible storms. The United States experienced a harsher winter and the melting snow which will affect some states with flooding this spring. The Middle East is dealing with a shift towards wanting democracy and away from dictatorships and the need of oil is fueling excessive prices at the pumps everywhere. Women are starting to let their voices be heard in these third world countries. I can go on and on but I think you get my point.
Take a few minutes each day to think of what you are grateful for, how you can help others less fortunate, be more selfless and appreciate what you have in life and who is in your life. I have been blessed with many loving friends and a close family, good health and a great outlook on life. It may not be easy at times but as the saying goes, God never gives us anything we can't handle. When one door closes, another one always opens.
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