Haiti Horror
I don’t pretend to have a clue as to why such tragic devastation occurs in this world. I do however know that it has absolutely nothing to do with the Haitian people making a pact with the devil two centuries ago and hence receiving some atrocious karmic debt in return. I also know that you never know what the day is going to bring, and some of the lessons we should be reminded of during this time of excruciating pain should be re-examined.
Live in the moment is one that comes to mind. Does it really matter to dwell on matters of the past? Things that have been done can’t be changed. We can only learn from our mistakes. Don’t spend so much time chasing the future, it will be here soon enough, and quickly become the past. Take one day at a time and relish every second of it, even if it isn’t that great of a day. A bad day is better than no day at all.
Appreciate what you have. I am watching the people of Haiti walking dazed and confused in the streets and I’m thinking all they have left is the clothes on their backs. All of their possessions are gone. Everything they have worked for in life is gone. How scary it must be not to know where to go at the end of the day. Your bed is gone. Your kitchen and the food in it is gone. Your money is gone. Your clothes are gone. I’ve lived through a hurricane or two in Florida where we have been short on supplies and water, but we didn’t starve and we knew it would be short lived. I am thinking of the resilience these people are going to have to rely on within themselves. They are going to have to start over. Can you imagine doing that? I wouldn’t want to.
Don’t let a day go by without telling your loved ones those three little but powerful words – I love you. It really is important to communicate your feelings and make sure you say these words out loud. In my mind I imagine some of the people in Haiti were at odds. The married couple who went to bed angry. The parent and child who had an argument and didn’t have the chance to make up. Poof, life is over and the last thing you said to someone you loved wasn’t what you would have wanted your final words to that person to be.
I know our hearts are suffering for our brothers and sisters in Haiti. I know we feel helpless. It’s times like these I wish I had studied medicine so I could get on a plane and go over there and help. I am grateful for all of the professionally trained personnel that are working selflessly in Haiti. I can offer prayers and monetary donations and I incite anyone reading this article to do the same. Please don’t take your life for granted and count your blessings and give thanks for them every day.
God bless the people of Haiti and may the souls that have departed this earth rest in peace.
It sickens me to see these people fighting over water and supplies that are handed out to them. A woman had her food supplies stolen from her. They need to get help over their quicker because the law and order in Haiti and looting is not good. The people who really need the aid are not getting it. When you donate, make sure to give to a reliable source. So many scams will try to get you to donate and it never reaches Haiti.
Haiti on the best of days was still a struggling nation. I can’t imagine the total sense of loss and helplessness that they are suffering today. The faces of the children are imprinted forever in my mind.
Yes, this tragedy does remind us to live in the moment and to treasure the ones we love. It also may allow some of us to step outside of our comfort zone and love those we don’t know (whether through volunteering or donations to those less fortunate). as a child of the universe, we are part of a bigger family and we must never forget them as well. My continued prayers to all those who are suffering at this day and at this time. Namaste
When searching for a picture for this article, time and time again the images I found were from previous disasters. The people of Haiti have suffered long enough. Before the earthquake children were sold into slavery by their own families, they live with inadequate roads, water systems, schools, medical facilities. Let this be a wakeup call to the world. Political, economic and social aid is necessary.
I hope and pray people are motivated by their aching hearts to do something, ANYTHING to help!!
I hope people do not forget about the need in Haiti. A friend’s husband just returned from volunteering his time as a PA. The people are sleeping on the streets with next to nothing…food, medical help, shelter (of any kind) the basic needs are still in need.