This morning has really made me think. It began as usual: I got up, out of bed & ready for the day ahead. Taking a moment to look out of my window at the almost-blue sky dusted with clouds, and the seagulls swooping past I felt remarkable peaceful. I thought the day could throw nothing in my way.
Then, something happened to make me furious. I won't divulge what it was, as that is not what this space is for - all you need to know is that I was suddenly very very cross indeed. I stomped back to my room, huffing and grumbling under my breath like a temperamental teen. As I fired up my laptop I was raging, I desperately wanted to RANT at somebody. I wasn't expecting to discover what I did...
As you probably already know Japan was hit by an 8.9-magnitude earthquake off the north-east coast at midday Friday, local time. As if the damage from this was not great enough it triggered a tsunami to sweep yet more devastation upon the city.
I cannot imagine the horror of such an event. My heart goes out to all who are impacted; those who are amidst the destruction and those who know people that are. Needless to say my worries and irritations seem meaningless, minute, in the face of such adversity. We get so trapped in our own daily lives and routines that we forget to look at the wider spread of humanity. We often forget to look beyond the things which impact only ourselves. It is humbling to recognise how lucky I am, and how much I have been blessed with - I only wish such thoughts did not come as a reaction to such horror faced by other people. My prayers are with the people of Japan, that they suffer as few casualties as possible.
I did not expect to begin my day like this. I think we should remember more often to take a moment to be thankful for all that we have, and to think of those who have less. It seems extraordinary that on such a beautiful day something so tragic can happen. The world is a curious and dark place.
Love Amy x
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