Mother Nature Speaks

As we pray for the people in Japan, I can't help but think about my attitude many years earlier.  While I did find global catastrophies tragic, it never really hit home for me.  I didn't feel that the forces of nature will ever head my way.  After all, I live in California, right?

However, the tsunami did hit home for thousands of Japanese and our coast was on tsunami advisory.  Even though I live about an hour from that area, the idea that nothing will ever really happen to me, in terms of natural disaster, was questioned.  I mean, honestly, why would I believe in something that naive?  Despite how ridiculous it sounds, I don't think I'm the only one who currently thinks this way.

As I saw the footage of the devistating forces, I was reminded how truly fragile we are.  Even with that, there are different perspectives.  One is to live in fear and another is to live in appreciation.  We never know when we will be taken from this Earth.  I truly cherish my life, as well as the challenges and many blessings that come with it.